What’s Stopping You? Key Property Restrictions in SA
Category Sellers
In South Africa, privately owned properties are subject to control measures that may limit the owner's ability to make desired changes.
What To Do If You’re Being Charged Too Much in Property Rates?
Category Sellers
Ever wondered why your rates and taxes keep changing? We break down how your property’s value influences what you pay, how the municipality calculates it, and w
Why Every Estate Agent Needs a Valid Fidelity Fund Certificate
Category Sellers
In this article, we’ll unpack what a fidelity fund is, look at the protection that the FFC offers and why it’s important. We’ll also outline how property practi
How to Negotiate the Best Price on a Home
Category Buyers
Buying or selling a home? Learn how to negotiate the best price and why working with a real estate agent can give you the upper hand in closing the deal.
How to Calculate ROI on a Property
Category Landlords
Whether you are buying the property with cash or through a home loan, calculate the ROI to avoid overspending, underpricing rent, and ensuring a good return whe
Great Start for 2025 as Interest Rates Drop Further
Category News
The new year started off with some great news as the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announced today that interest rates will drop by 0.25%, bringing the repo r
First interest rate cut in over 2 years
Category News
To the relief of all debt holders, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announced today that interest rates will drop by 0.25%, bringing the repo rate to 8% and
How to make a new city feel like home
Category Buyers
Moving house is among the top five life stressors and even more so when the move is not just from one house to another, but to a new city or country. In another
The cost of long-distance move in SA
Category Buyers
A long-distance move is a complicated exercise, no matter whether you're relocating for that dream job, retiring, or living out your dream of moving to the coun
Installing alternative energy
Category Buyers
Installing alternative energy solutions is about more than managing the fall-out from load-shedding: by reducing our dependence on fossil fuels, we're also doin
