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Pay off your bond faster

Many consumers aren’t aware that even a small additional payment into their home loan account every month can make a big difference.

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IS THE GREAT DEPRESSION STILL COMING?

Nassim Taleb, author of The Black Swan, has been predicting the collapse of the global financial system for 12 years. You would guess that he should have revelled in the recent events that brought the world to its knees, but he ...

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Expectations and Desires of Prospective Buyers can Influence the Price of Your House

The desires and expectations of hopeful buyers should not be underestimated when it comes to selling your house, according to Absa’s senior economist Jacques du Toit. The buyers’ belief, anticipation and expectation introduce a ...

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Interest in property online reaches record levels on Privateproperty.co.za

Online traffic during July indicates that interest in the property market in South Africa is regaining impetus. Property web giant Privateproperty.co.za reported a record month last month, reaching new highs in both mobile and ...

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World First – Private Property Publishes Property Content on MXit

It was announced this week that South African property portal, www.privateproperty.co.za, has become the first property portal globally to publish its property content on MXit. All property listed on Private Property’s website is ...

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Find Bargain Homes For Sale While The Property Market Is On Your Side

Hunting for your dream house is very exciting, but where to start? There are currently many homes for sale at bargain prices, as the property market is only starting to lift up its head again after the recession. Another plus is ...

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The Customer is Always Right

As some municipalities in the rest of the country try to come to terms with an increased rates base, Cape Town appears to be a shining example of how a well-run administration can and should work. The only major hurdle in ...

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Easy Ways To Find Cheap Property To Let

The recession has hit you where it hurts most – your wallet. It is time to scale down. Your belongings are neatly stacked in boxes and you have returned your keys to your landlord. But where can you find affordable property to ...

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The responsibilities of landlords

Being a landlord entails far more than collecting rental.