Rate increases by 50 basis points

28 January 2016
As most economists had predicted, the Reverse Bank has announced another rate hike at today’s Monetary Policy Committee meeting, bringing the benchmark repo rate up to 6.75% and the prime len...
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Could the weaker rand benefit the country?

27 January 2016
A part from other economic factors such as the interest rate and the level of inflation, South Africa’s exchange rate is one of the most vital aspects to the health of the country’s eco...
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Setting an asking price

15 January 2016
While it is possible for homeowners to research certain information online, there is no programme or site available online to those outside of the real estate profession that can accurately value y...
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Buy or sell, what's the right order?

13 January 2016
With the competitive environment surrounding today’s real estate market, some homeowners who have decided to move to another property may find themselves asking whether it is best to first se...
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Financial distress - What are my options?

12 January 2016
Although the property market has seen an increase in activity over the last few years, economic conditions are still tough for many and the predicted interest rate hikes are likely to place further...
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Selling a vacant property

08 January 2016
It’s not uncommon for sellers to experience a degree of stress when selling their home. These feeling can be amplified if the seller no longer lives there and the home is vacant. The reality...
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Steps to financial freedom

07 January 2016
With imminent interest rate hikes and the rising cost of living, 2016 is expected to be a difficult year for many consumers financially if they don’t currently have a system in place, says Ad...
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Defects to be aware of when purchasing a home

07 January 2016
Regardless of whether it is a buyer purchasing their first property or an experienced investor who is expanding their portfolio, buying a property is a large investment, says Adrian Goslett, Region...
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Moving homes - pay attention to the details

05 January 2016
Although packing and unpacking boxes is a major element to moving homes, it is certainly not the only factor that needs to be considered when changing your address, says Adrian Goslett, Regional Di...
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Launching the home buying process

05 January 2016
There are few events in life that have the same profound impact as buying a home. Purchasing a property is a milestone in life that most aim for and many regard as a coming-of-age event and status...
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