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Moving house? Take the chance to de-clutter your budget

Packing up and moving to a new home almost always means parting with things you no longer need or have room for - and it also presents you with a perfect

Top trend: Hiving on the rise again

For both economic and security reasons, households made up of several generations of the same family are on the rise again in South Africa, and estate agents

Concourt judgment a big win for real estate, says Everitt

Today's ruling by the Constitutional Court means that new home owners will no longer have to worry about being held liable for historical debt incurred by

How first-time buyers can pay no tax and get up to 44% more space

Buying a newly-built home has many attractions, but for most first-time homebuyers, saving tax is no longer one

Some good reasons not to buy from a private seller

Penny-wise homebuyers who to negotiate a private sale with a seller in the hope of knocking the price down may find to their regret they have been pound-foolish

Double-check the mortgage clause

The mortgage clause in some OTP or Agreement of Sale documents can be confusing, and home buyers and sellers must be sure before they sign these documents

Don't let criminals take the pleasure out of your leisure

The first things you need to do after purchasing is make sure that it is just as well-secured as your primary residence and properly insured.

Buyer advice: Secure and insure your holiday home

Simple advice to help you avoid insurance claims and keep your holiday home safe and secure.

What does the rising rate of home loan deposits mean?

Part of the reason behind the trend of rising home loan deposits is due to rising interest rates, which have been rising steadily since 2014.

Buyer advice: When is a bargain home not such a great buy?

According to the National Credit Regulator, more than 10-million South Africans are having trouble paying their bills at the moment, and many of the property o

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