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Things to keep in mind when looking to buy property.

In today's property market, buyers who are looking to purchase a home- whether to upgrade, downsize or simply enter the market for the first time

The Property Market in 2015

As 2015 gets underway, thoughts inevitably turn towards what the year will bring. Some of South Africa's top industry experts recently shared

For New Homebuyers: House Hunting 101

It's quite normal to be nervous when you're house hunting- especially if you're a first-time buyer..

Flats and Townhouses best sellers in 2013

Smaller homes were the best performing residential property category in the first 10 months of the year, Absa's home loans division said on Thursday.

Top 10 Tips for 1st Time Home Buyers

Rhys Dyer, CEO of ooba, South Africa’s biggest bond originator, provides these ten tips to take the pain out of the process:

The question of body corporate fines

Although sectional title living can be rewarding it also presents challenges, particularly when residents break the rules.

Renting or Buying?

Buying your first property is one of the biggest financial decisions you will ever make.

Choose the 'hood'- then the home.

Much has been made of selecting the right house. Does it have an established garden and pool? Is it affordable?

Banks reluctance to finance large bonds to self-employed people are not unreasonable.

Most South African bond originators have to regularly deal with complaints from self-employed people who have experienced difficulties in obtaining bond finance

Budget 2014 not property-friendly

Finance minister Pravin Gordhan was walking an election "tightrope" when he presented the Budget and has done well to keep his balance..

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