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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW AS A FIRST-TIME LANDLORD
Building an investment property portfolio and becoming a landlord can be a great way of increasing your income or making a living, however being a landlord is not for everyone. While letting out prope...
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FIX YOUR HOME OR SELL AS IS?
What do you do if you want to sell your home, but it is in need of repairs? If this is the situation, you have a tough decision to make about what makes more financial sense. Either you will have to d...
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Q4 2017 HOUSING REPORT
In the last quarter of 2017, 36 943 bonds were registered at the Deeds Office, totalling an amount of R38 819 406. Data from all the major banks reveal that the average bond amount granted during this...
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INTEREST RATES UNCHANGED AT FIRST MPC MEETING OF 2018
No surprises at the first Monetary Policy Committee of 2018, as Reserve Bank Governor, Lesetja Kganyago, announced that the interest rates would stay at their current levels. The prime lending rate wi...
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TIPS FOR LONG DISTANCE HOME SEARCHES
Moving down the road can be a daunting task, nevermind across the country. Whether for family reasons or an employment opportunity, it is not uncommon for people to find themselves in a situation wher...
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IT IS WORTH USING AN AGENT TO SELL YOUR HOME?
To reduce costs, some homeowners may be thinking about listing their property themselves, rather than making use of a real estate professional. On surface value, this may seem to be an excellent way t...
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MAKING THE MOST OF SMALL SPACES
Regardless of whether you are purchasing your first start-up home, downsizing or moving in with roommates, finding ways to maximise small spaces can be a big advantage.
Here are a few tips you can...
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NO CHANGE IN INTEREST RATES
Reserve Bank Governor, Lesetja Kganyago, said that the Monetary Policy Committee had once again decided to let the interest rates remain unchanged with the repo rate at 6.75%, and the prime lending ra...
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Q3 2017 HOUSING REPORT
Over the last three months, 36 740 bonds were registered at the Deeds Office, totalling an amount of R38 844 981. Data from all the major banking institutions reveal that the average bond amount grant...
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ARE 30 YEAR BONDS WORTHWHILE?
To lower your monthly bond repayment, you might be considering financing a bond over a period of 30 years. However, before you do, carefully consider the financial impact of the additional interest ch...
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