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How to Evaluate Your Finances before Purchasing a Property

You will most probably talk about the property market in casual conversations with friends and family at some point. Chances are that they will tell you “property is an excellent investment and you should buy now before it is too ...

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Interest Rates Cut by a Further 50 Basis Points

The South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) lowered the key monetary policy interest rate – the repo rate – by another 50 basis points to 5,5%. On the back of this latest cut in the repo rate, Absa announced ...

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Top Reasons Why You Should Invest In Property Now

The recent 2010 National Housing Pulse Survey conducted by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) in the US found that almost eight out of 10 respondents believe buying a home is a good financial decision, despite ongoing ...

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How to Invest In the Property Market

The uncertain international economic situation and the global downturn which preceded it urged many investors to re-evaluate their investment strategy. However, the best way to ensure a solid investment return in the long haul is ...

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What to Consider When Looking at Farms for Sale

Many of us dream of owning a wine farm somewhere in the Boland. The idyllic picture of sipping your own wine on the veranda of your Cape Dutch home almost seems like enjoying a permanent holiday. However, buying a farm is ...

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What to Consider Before Buying Land for Sale

Many people wish to build their dream house from scratch.

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Independent estate agency or franchise - which option is best?

Stick with the pride or go it alone - the battle for survival continues in the real estate world.

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How to Approach the Property Market during Times of Economic Turmoil

While the South African economy has officially been out of recession for some time, the effects of the global economic downturn are still visible in most sectors. Economists have become even more hesitant to make predictions ...

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How to Avoid the Pitfalls of ‘Distance Rental’

The property market is still showing signs of weakness and now might not be the best time to sell your house or flat. But what if you have found a job in another city or a great opportunity to work overseas and you have recently ...