The Big Question: Buying vs Renting
Category Newsletter: Property
Some people say that renting is out of the question – after all, you are only paying off someone else’s bond
5 Ways You Could Lose Your Home Besides Not Paying Your Bond
Category Newsletter: Property
We hear a lot about mortgage defaults and home repossessions, but failing to pay your home installments is only one of the ways of losing your home
First-time buyers, now is the time to invest in property
Category Newsletter: Property
BetterBond statistics represent 25% of all residential bonds being registered in the Deeds Office.
What are first-time buyers paying for a home in SA?
Category Newsletter: Property
For first-time buyers, Botha says the average size of bond granted has risen 11.2% in the past 12 months to R739 000
You can now apply for home loan prequalification online
Category Newsletter: Property
The real estate industry has been operating in the shadow of technology, compared to other industries.
Your landlord wants to raise your rent: here’s what you need to know about a fair increase
Category Newsletter: Property
A lot of people are still under the impression that a 10% annual rental increase is standard
Renting? 5 Simple Things That Can Ruin Your Credit Score!
Category Newsletter: Property
It doesn’t matter where in the world you rent – Cape Town, Los Angeles, Paris – your credit score is going to be important.
National Assembly adopts motion on land expropriation without compensation
Category Newsletter: Property
The motion, brought by the EFF leader Julius Malema, was adopted with a vote of 241 in support, and 83 against.
The outlook for South Africa’s property market in 2018
Category Newsletter: Property
The everchanging social, political and economic landscape in South Africa will influence the property market this year.
Unregistered estate agents don’t qualify for commission
Category Newsletter: Property
Legally they are not permitted to receive any remuneration for their services.