The Smart Buyer’s Guide to Stress-Free Homeownership: Why Financial Planning Comes First

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The Smart Buyer’s Guide to Stress-Free Homeownership: Why Financial Planning Comes First

Learn all about financial planning to become a homeowner, from comprehensive budgeting and preapproval to an emergency fund and factoring in costs.

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8 Smart Ways to Make Your Home Loan Repayments More Affordable

Want to make your home loan repayments lower? We've got 8 strategies for you, including refinancing, access bonds,...

What the Repo Rate Cut Means for South Africa's Property Market in 2025

Discover all that the falling repo rate means for SA's real estate market, including bond payment relief, better...

How South Africa's Repo Rate Reduction Impacts Property Buyers and Investors

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) recently made a significant move to reduce the repo rate by 25 basis points,...

Interest Rate Cut Brings Relief: What It Means for South Africa's Economy and Homeowners

South Africa's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has recently announced a reduction in the policy interest rate by 25...

Upcoming Interest Rate Drop: How It Could Impact Your Home-Buying Opportunities

South Africa's property market is on the brink of a significant shift, and a potential interest rate cut by the Reserve...

Understanding Your Home's Value: Separating Fact from Fiction

Selling your home requires a realistic understanding of its market value. Here, we explore common misconceptions that...

Owning Your Dream Home: A 6-Step Guide for Navigating Changing Interest Rates

The dream of homeownership can feel especially exciting when interest rates are favourable. While economic conditions...

Smart Moves: Understanding Capital Gains Tax for Home Sellers

Understanding Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is crucial for homeowners in South Africa, especially when dealing with property...

Unchanged Repo Rate at 8.25% - Eases Burden for Homebuyers

The Monetary Policy Committee of the South African Reserve Bank has made the decision to maintain the repurchase rate...

Tackling Late Rental Payments: Being Prepared and Proactive

In an environment of high inflation and challenging interest rates, many South Africans are feeling the financial...

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