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HOW REPEAT BUYERS CAN FINANCE THEIR NEW HOME
Most repeat buyers rely on the equity from the sale of their first home to finance their new home. However, the process of cancelling one home loan to take out another is not always simple. It is ther...
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MISTAKES EMPTY-NESTERS MAKE WHEN DOWNSIZING
Relocating after your last child leaves the nest can be an emotional experience – especially if you are a tightly-knit family. It can be difficult to adjust your thinking when viewing new homes,...
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WHAT CAN I CHANGE WHEN PURCHASING OFF-PLAN
Much like the virtual world of Sims, the real world also presents the option between unleashing your creativity on a spot of vacant land or popping a pre-designed house onto a plot and making it your...
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AFFORDABLE WAYS TO ENTERTAIN AT HOME
Most South Africans run out of money by the 15th of every month. If you want to cut back on your expenses, you could choose to enjoy time at home instead of going out on expensive weekend adventures....
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PROS & CONS OF CONVERTING A GARAGE INTO A LIVING SPACE
Many residential plots do not allow for much outward expansion, especially if you live close to the city centre. Unless you are able to go up instead of out, the only other option is to work with the...
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WILL ADDING STORAGE HELP ME SELL?
Being organised is the new fad of homeownership. Sellers who take advantage of this trend could potentially increase their property’s value and appeal to potential buyers. If your property is la...
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BOLSTER YOUR RETIREMENT WITH A REAL ESTATE CAREER
With the ever-rising cost of living, it is becoming increasingly difficult to retire comfortably at 65, especially considering that average life expectancy is rising. According to the Global Burden of...
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#ImStaying MOVEMENT TO HELP THE LOCAL PROPERTY MARKET
The #ImStaying movement has taken our nation by storm following the flood of negative sentiment that surrounded the ongoing violence around women and children within South Africa. While some choose to...
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MODERATE GROWTH FOR HOUSING MARKETS ACROSS THE GLOBE
National house price growth has been struggling to outpace inflation since early last year. However, the South African property market is not the only one that has experienced a slow period of growth....
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FROM RETAIL TO REAL ESTATE
It is not easy to make a good living within South Africa. According to data from the Southern Africa Labour and Development Research Unit (SALDRU), you are part of the richest 10% if you take home jus...
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