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is putting people off big-price buys
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A report has found that young people have taken on more credit in the first quarter of 2023 compared with last year
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The chief executive will step down on 28 February, the new date for the publication of the strategy
Individuals should comply with the legislation to avoid repercussions and to take advantage of the potential incentives of ‘green buildings’
The volume of new mortgage applications reached multi-year highs amid record low interest rates
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Broker survey shows bleak prospects for Gauteng in 2022 as coastal areas lead in commercial, retail and industrial property
In the three-month period 6 163 murders occurred, a 20.7% increase from the same period last year, and 9 556 rapes were reported, a rise of 7.1%. The number of sexual offences was 11 964, up 4.7%
It’s a buyers’ market, and with interest rates low, you may now be able to afford your ideal house
Low interest rates are seeing tenants become homeowners and putting landlords under pressure
The pandemic and lockdowns sped up existing trends and introduced new ones that affect supply and demand
Suspects appear in court on charges of fraud and forgery to intercept payments for title deed transfers and associated legal fees
While sales in affluent suburbs are lacklustre, sales at the lower end of the property market are starting to sparkle
Cape Town’s luxury property market was ranked second on the Prime International Residential Index 100, which tracks the value of luxury homes
Whatever route the ANC goes, a balance has to be found between property rights and restitution
South Africans have it better than most, except for that whole exchange rate business
The economy may have dipped into recession, and interest rates and unemployment are rising, but the residential prices continues to grow.
When it comes to affordable housing, the potential to create wealth is huge.
Ever wondered how the value of your property is determined? We interview the director of the Johannesburg valuations department to find out.
Moeletsi Mbeki’s former lover is fighting his attempt to evict her and her children from their R3-million home.
The head of Zim’s Marange diamond firm, a trusted Mugabe lieutenant, has paid inflated prices for prime real estate in KwaZulu-Natal and Sandton.
FNB survey in Western Cape shows that sellers are still having to drop prices but the buy-to-let market is picking up due to long term confidence
Investment articles are useful, but when making investment decisions you need to look at your entire financial situation to see if it makes sense.
There are cost implications in transferring existing property into a trust which needs to be weighed against the benefits.
Buyers, sellers and estate agents should welcome the Property Transaction Kit, which may keep transactions in line with the Consumer Protection Act.
Not all investments need to be financial — there can be lifestyle benefits. Just make sure they do not put your current or future finances at risk.
The average house price is now over R800 000, which means it’s not that easy for one person to buy a home. A possible solution? Co-ownership.
Should you move or upgrade? Consider these factors before you make a decision.
Should we sell our property or keep it for income?
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/ 16 February 2011
Be practical rather than romantic when it comes to buying a holiday home.
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/ 11 February 2011
Which odours turn on prospective buyers? And which ones repel them?
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/ 31 January 2011
Should you sell a property to pay off your home or use it to build an investment?
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/ 24 January 2011
A reader seeks more information on "buy to let" properties.