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7 SUSTAINABLE HOME IMPROVEMENT IDEAS FOR MANDELA DAY
It’s that super special time of year again – on 18 July, we celebrate Mandela Day! What is the significance of Mandela day? In short, this is a date reserved for South Africans nationwide...
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PROPERTY TRANSFER COSTS IN SOUTH AFRICA
It is very exciting buying a home, whether it’s your first or your next. However, buying a property and signing the Offer To Purchase can also be stressful. To avoid causing any unnecessary addi...
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7 QUESTIONS LANDLORDS SHOULD ALWAYS ASK TENANTS
Can landlords choose their tenants? What information should a landlord ask for? These are both excellent questions. As a landlord, you are allowed to find the best possible tenant to occupy your renta...
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6 COMMON QUESTIONS ASKED BY FIRST-TIME HOME BUYERS
Buying your first home can be both exhilarating and terrifying at the same time. If you are feeling overwhelmed, know that you are not alone. Navigating the world of property and property finance for...
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HOW TO BALANCE PARENTING WITH A REAL ESTATE CAREER
It’s that time of the year again where we celebrate all the wonderful fathers out there. It also couldn’t be a more apt moment to explore how the “super parents” in the world m...
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WHAT IS THE COOLING-OFF PERIOD WHEN BUYING A HOME?
When buying a property, you have to be 100% sure of your decision because once the offer to purchase is signed by both the purchaser and the seller, it becomes a legally binding document. But, what if...
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BEFORE YOU FIX YOUR HOME LOAN’S INTEREST RATE…
When interest rates begin to climb after a period of stability, many homeowners understandably begin to consider fixing their interest rates, and fast. However, this might not always end up saving the...
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7 COST-EFFICIENT WAYS TO GIVE BACK TO YOUR COMMUNITY
It is our collective responsibility to give back and leave this world a little better than we found it. There are many ways to contribute to the development of your community. If you’re hoping t...
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HOW LONG IS AN OTP VALID IN SOUTH AFRICA?
Buying a new house is all so exciting. Once you’ve found the dream home and have submitted the Offer To Purchase (OTP), it becomes a bit of an anxiety-inducing waiting game to see if the seller...
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INTEREST RATE HIKING CYCLE CONTINUES
The cycle of interest rate hikes continues following the latest announcement by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). The repo rate climbs by 50 basis points to 4.75%, leaving the prime lending rate at...
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