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Why Getting a Home Loan Is Still so Tough

Although it has levelled out recently, the affordability of housing is still very far ahead of where it was during the last property boom, according to ABSAs l

Some Money Traps to Avoid

If youre a homebuyer currently, its important to make absolutely sure now that the seller has paid off every last cent that might have been owed to the munici

Sectional Title: Look out for Any Right to Extend

When a new sectional title (ST) complex is launched, the developer can elect to build fewer units than may be allowed on the site, and reserve the right to deve

Occupation Versus Transfer

The difference between taking occupation, and actual ownership after taking transfer of their new home confuses many property buyers, but it is important to und

Don't Wait to Buy in a Sellers Market

The curious thing about so-called buyers markets whether one is selling property, equities, gold or commodities is that there are usually far fewer buyers

Draw up a New Household Budget for a New House

It's "tax season" - and a great time to get an accurate picture of your income and expenditure for the past year, and to get to grips with your financial and sa

What's Meant by the Term 'Suspensive Conditions' on Property Sales?

There is often confusion among buyers and sellers of property in South Africa on what the oft referred to term Suspensive Conditions actually means when it co

Buyers Advice: Think Ahead When Viewing Homes for Sale

Theres much more to a home than its physical attributes, and property buyers should not let these factors the number and size of rooms, layout of the garden,

The Problem with Installment Sale Agreements

A person wishing to purchase a property in South Africa may conclude what is known as an Installment Sale Agreement (Instalment Sale Agreement) in terms of wh

Transfer Duty Receipts Now Obtained by E-Filing

The South African Revenue Services are becoming more and more automated.

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