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What you need to know about buying off-plan
How much the bank will lend you is not the only thing to consider when you’re applying for a home loan for buying off-plan.
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You need a ‘big picture’ budget for homeownership
As a homebuyer, you can’t just budget for monthly repayments – you also need to budget for the ongoing costs of property ownership.
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Homeowner’s cover: peace of mind – and peace in the home!
You need to make an informed decision when it comes to homeowner’s cover. Look out for hidden provisos, disclaimers, exclusions and more.
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Three ways to get a better bond
We are seeing a lot more people getting into the property market right now, but few of them know the ways to get a better bond.
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Understanding the bond registration process
Understanding the bond registration process The homebuying journey can sometimes seem endless. If you’re with a bond originator like BetterBond, you’ll have someone to hold your hand along the way but, at some point, the attorneys will step in – and things could get a tad intimidating. You’ll want to stay ahead of the bond registration…
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Here’s how using a bond originator can help you get onto the property ladder
Here’s how using a bond originator can help you get onto the property ladder Buying property is a big financial commitment, which is why savings of any kind are welcomed. Applying for a home loan through a bond originator is one of the lesser-known ways to save significant money. We sat down with Rudi Botha,…
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Keep a cool head, even in a soft real estate market
The banks are keen to lend, homes are selling more slowly and owners are keen to negotiate even in a soft real estate market.
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Are you ready to go from renting to buying a home?
Before you decide to stop renting your home and buy one of your own, there are a few things you will need to consider
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What to know before signing an Offer To Purchase (OTP)
You’ve found a property you like, you’ve worked out the finances, and you’re ready to make an offer. So, what happens next? You submit an offer.
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How to navigate rising inflation and interest rates
While the repo rate hikes have hit consumers hard, it is also a sign that the SARB is doing what it can to help fight rising inflation.
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What to look out for when buying a property
When buying a property, find one that’s a fit for your lifestyle and that gives you loads of room to grow.
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Home, sweet (brand-new) home!
Buying property off-plan can get you as a first-time homebuyer on the property ladder and in the investment market.
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What you need to know about buying off-plan
If you’re in the market to buy property, have you considered looking at something that might not exist yet? Perhaps your perfect place has not yet been built, and buying off-plan could be the solution.
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Get your finances in order
If you’re in the market to buy property, have you considered looking at something that might not exist yet? Perhaps your perfect place has not yet been built, and buying off-plan could be the solution.
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Seven super reasons to use the services of a bond originator
If you’re in the market to buy property, have you considered looking at something that might not exist yet? Perhaps your perfect place has not yet been built, and buying off-plan could be the solution.