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November 1, 2023

Factors to consider before negotiating your home loan’s interest rate

As interest rates continue to rise, many homeowners find themselves contemplating the idea of fixing their home loan interest rates. Initially, when the interest rate hike […]
September 4, 2023

Will solar power increase the value of your home?

The upfront investment is high, which you’ll want to recover when you sell Stage 6 loadshedding is now firmly in effect, many South Africans are without […]
May 11, 2023

Softening the rate hike blow

Ways to reduce your monthly home loan repayments and other costs. Cost-cutting is on many people’s minds, as prices rise, and affordability becomes stretched. While potential […]
April 21, 2023

How to obtain a home loan: Things to consider before you apply

With most of the major interest rate hikes now out of the way, 2023 is set to provide a more stable environment for financially savvy, would-be […]
March 22, 2023

Will solar power increase the value of your home?

The upfront investment is high, which you’ll want to recover when you sell. Stage 6 loadshedding is now firmly in effect, many South Africans are without […]
June 20, 2022

Can neighbours interfere in building plans?

Disputes between neighbours tend to ensue where an owner decides to build on or renovate their property and the neighbouring owner believes that such building works will have a detrimental […]
December 2, 2021

The ups and downs of property co-ownership

Property ownership is no small feat. It is one of the most reliable forms of investment and one of the biggest items that most people have […]
November 24, 2021

Preparing your budget for your dream home

Purchasing a new home is undoubtedly an exciting decision, but it is also an extremely emotional one. A home is where family traditions are brought to […]
November 24, 2021

Have you outgrown your current home?

Knowing when to move is not always as straight forward as one might think. At times, the need for a change is apparent and unavoidable, but other […]
October 26, 2021

Investment with a solid foundation

Buying real estate is more than finding the right home or location for your business – owning property is an investment that holds more benefits than you […]
July 20, 2021

Water conservation: Your household’s next objective

Having a Wikipedia page dedicated to a years-long national drought is not something any country wishes for. Yet, that is exactly what South Africa has achieved. South Africa has always been a country […]
July 20, 2021

Protect your home, protect your living enjoyment

Home insurance is there to protect one of the most important assets you own. And when done properly, it will allow you to insure both the structure of your home and the […]
April 19, 2021

Thinking of buying your first property?

The question of whether renting or buying is the best is almost always in circulation in the real estate industry. While one is affordable in the short term, […]
April 19, 2021

Tips for investing in property for retirement

Have you ever wondered if real estate is a sound investment? Well, it certainly can be! There are people out there who have invested in real […]
February 24, 2021

How to find the perfect tenant

The success or failure of your rental property will be determined by the tenant you choose to live in it. When a bad tenant moves in, […]
January 13, 2021

Thinking of buying instead of renting? 

The property market was labelled a buyer’s market for most of 2020. Even though the year proved to be disastrous in many respects, many factors were […]
August 13, 2020

Considerations before the biggest decision of your life

Purchasing a home is one of the biggest decisions most people will make in their lives. It makes sense then that this endeavour should be approached […]
July 8, 2020

The two-way street of rental relationships

The relationship between landlord and tenant is a symbiotic one, where the efforts of either party results in the best outcome for both parties. During the […]
June 8, 2020

The new age of property viewings has arrived

The real estate industry has always been known for utilising the latest technologies available to bring buyers and sellers together. From announcements at Town Hall gatherings […]
April 9, 2020

Sharing in caring for 2020’s property market

“…we may be about to see a shift of generational proportions toward [an]… array of real estate demands, ironically induced – at least partially – by […]
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