The other side of the coin
Category International News
There's always more than one way to look at things, and while SA real estate commentators are mostly concerned about the slow growth of home prices, the 4000 de
What happens to the tenant when a landlord dies?
Category Rental Advice
Lease agreements don't generally terminate on the death of the landlord, so tenants are usually not required to pack up and leave, according to Cilliers&Reynder
Keep calm and find the right home
Category RealADVICE
House-hunting can be a nerve-wracking experience, especially if you're a first-time buyer, because you don't want to make a mistake that could have a negative i
Tech upgrades are a Smart choice
Category BetterBond Advice
Many homeowners use their year-end leave time to maintain their properties and make improvements they hope will increase the value - and some of the best choice
Where the buyers are...
Category RealADVICE
According to the latest statistics from property data company Lightstone, young buyers between the ages of 22 and 37 have bought some 330 000 homes in SA over t
How to travel light, all year round
Category RealADVICE
With the holiday season just days away and some long road trips coming up, we're all hoping that the forecasts for a really significant fuel price drop this wee
The market is always right
Category RealADVICE
When selling your home, it's important to ask your estate agent for information about the current market conditions in your specific area or community, in addit
From the Desk of the MD - December 2018
Category From the Desk of the MD
And so we come - gratefully - to the end of another year that has tested the resilience of all SA consumers, and start looking forward to some well-deserved lei
Sectional title purchases on the rise
Category RealADVICE
Over the past 15 years, the percentage of freehold home purchases has declined significantly, while that of sectional title (ST) home purchases - including flat
Four pitfalls to avoid on your way to a great credit score
Category BetterBond Advice
When you apply for a bond, one of the first things your bond originator or bank will do is check your credit score, that all-important indicator of the level of
