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What homeowners need to know about asbestos risks

Whether you’re buying a new property or maintaining an existing home, understanding asbestos risks can help you make informed decisions.

May 27, 2025
House flipping tips for newbies

Not many people have heard of the term “house flipping” – even though it can be a lucrative way to enter the investment property market.

December 4, 2024
First-time buyers drive SA’s township property boom

First-time buyers looking for affordable housing options are drawn to South Africa’s traditional township property markets.

October 29, 2024
Cash-strapped buyers join forces to invest in property

Instead of walking away from a property investment, more cash-strapped people are buying as a collective to cope with rising living costs.

October 29, 2024
Women in their thirties dominate SA’s township market

Women in their thirties are the major drivers of SA’s dynamic traditional township market, many being young professionals or single mothers.

October 11, 2024
Women over 55 are the fastest growing group of property owners

Women over 55 are emerging as key players in the South African property market. More specifically, single women.

October 11, 2024
Rent to buy – the pros and cons

Renting to buy a property is not a common option for homebuyers. But no two homebuyers have the same needs and requirements.

October 11, 2024
More solo women than men applying for bonds to buy their own homes

More solo women than men applied for bonds to buy their own homes in 2023, with BetterBond helping close to 20 000 women become homeowners.

August 30, 2024
Buying a family holiday home: joint ownership

Many families dream of jointly buying a holiday home at the coast that they can share for more cost-effective vacations.

August 30, 2024
Bonding a property in South Africa as a non-resident

Bonding a property in South Africa as a non-resident Foreign investors have always had a keen interest in the South African property market because of the favourable exchange rate. With the economy gradually recovering from the pandemic, experts predict that foreign investment will continue to increase. If you are a non-resident interested in bonding a…

August 15, 2024
Applying for a bond? Get these documents in order

Many people think that applying for a bond involves reams of documents. If you work with a bond originator, the process is streamlined.

August 2, 2024
Peak of rates cycle is a golden opportunity for first time buyers

Although buying a home is a substantial investment, there are many options available to first-time buyers during the peak of the rates cycle.

August 2, 2024
The great homebuying reset

Four years on from lockdown, where and why we buy, and what we want from a home has changed. Let’s look at the homebuying reset.

June 19, 2024
Making an offer: financing versus cash

There are many things to consider when you make an offer on a house. One of them is whether you should pay cash or opt for financing.

June 4, 2024
Get your home show day ready

There are several things you can do to get your home show day ready that won’t break the bank. You can do this by mapping out the buyer’s journey from driving up to your gate to viewing the last room in the house.

May 27, 2024
The not-so-obvious benefits of owning a home

If your finances are in order, and the going price is affordable, here are some not-so-obvious benefits of owning a home that may help you build up the courage to make this life-changing decision.

May 27, 2024
How to make an offer on a home

Ready to put an offer in on your dream home? Armed with the right information, you can make an offer like a pro.

December 21, 2023
7 things every OTP should include

Before you submit your offer to purchase (OTP), make sure you’ve crossed all your Ts and dotted all your Is. Excluding important information could push you to the bottom of the pile.

December 21, 2023
Fixer-upper or move-in ready

When buying a house you can choose between a place that is move-in ready or a fixer-upper. Here are the pros and cons of each.

December 21, 2023
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

June 29, 2023
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.

June 29, 2023

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