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Tips for first-time buyers: use a bond originator

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The process of applying for a home loan can be overwhelming, especially for first-time homebuyers. Luckily, there is a free service that can help you find the b

5 Ways to overcome first-time buyer jitters

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Purchasing your first home is a big milestone. It's not uncommon to experience anxiety after signing the OTP and realizing that you've now locked yourself into

How a deposit affects your home loan

Category Buyers
When buying a home, not only will you need to save for roughly a 10% deposit on the asking price, but you will also need to budget for the various ad hoc expens

How to spot property investment opportunities early

Category Buyers
Lifestyle changes brought about by the pandemic combined with record-low interest rates are likely to lead towards a host of new investment opportunities develo

Instead of a car loan, choose a home loan

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With public transport being as unreliable as it is, many South Africans choose to purchase their own vehicle. Rather than opting for an affordable option, many

A buyers guide keeping track of properties

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While it may sound like a reasonably easy thing to do, finding the ideal home may take a little more time and effort than most expect, especially if they don't

Property advise for newlyweds

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The notion that newly-wed couples will move from their childhood home into their first home together is as outdated as dial-up-internet. According to the 2015 S

3 Obstacles to overcome when buying a home

Category Buyers
Submitting an offer and having it accepted by the seller is exciting, but it is certainly not the end of your home purchasing journey. There are a few obstacles

Why it's a bad idea to make multiple offers

Category Buyers
When you're spoilt for choice, it is tempting to sign multiple offers on several homes in the hope that one of the sellers will accept. Sadly, if more than one

How to buy a home when you're broke

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Buying your first home may seem like an impossible achievement when you're broke. However, there are many opportunities of which you may not be aware that can h
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