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Where It's All Happening - Property Hot Zones

No doubt about it, the residential property market is depressed. But there’s still some activity. We asked the experts at the South Africa Property Transfer Guide (SAPTG) for the five top ...

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Whither the agents

When times were good, all one needed to become an estate agent was a ‘rust bucket’ and a cell-phone.

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Understanding the Interest Rate

Find out what you need to know about the interest rate.

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Customer is King - The New Consumer Protection Act

The Consumer Protection Act will kick in and become law as of October 2010. This piece of legislation will be even more far reaching than the provisions of the National Credit Act and contracting ...

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Area Review: Bryanston is Best

Mention that you own a pozzie in Bryanston and you are oh so posh, baby. Bryanston reeks of cash; is home to the exclusive Bryanston Country Club; and has enough boutiques to satisfy the most ...

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Dear Mr Banker...

Key property experts were asked to share their queries and concerns about new bank trading terms.

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FNB House Price Index - June 2009

Accelerating Deflation Trend Remains Intact, Albeit A Little Less Severe Following Data RevisionsThe June FNB House Price Series reflects some backward data revisions, with a significant amount of additional transaction records ...

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Answers to the Ultimate Question - When to Buy?

The fact that I am writing this blog and you are engaged in reading it shows that we are still infatuated by property and real estate investment. You may think of it as an affliction, but it is in our nature to look for ...

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Home Loan Jargon: Bridging Finance, Suretyship, Switching.

Know your home loan jargon before purchasing property.