Courts must set reserve prices for home auctions
Category Legal Updates
A recent decision by the South Gauteng High Court (SGHC) means that home owners in the region who have fallen behind on their bond repayments will no longer hav
Take the long view
Category RealADVICE
First-time buyers can save themselves a lot of money - as well as the hassle and stress of moving - if they look out for homes that will serve their needs for t
From the Desk of the MD - November 2018
Category From the Desk of the MD
There has recently been so much positive news for real estate that it is hard not to be optimistic about the prospects for home sales and prices as we start loo
Renew or move? What tenants need to know
Category RealADVICE
Whenever your lease comes up for renewal, it is natural to start looking around at other rental properties to see if you could perhaps find somewhere more spaci
Six steps to debt freedom
Category RealADVICE
About 25,5m SA consumers are in some kind of debt - and according to the Reserve Bank, they owe the banks and other credit providers a total of around R1,7-tril
How much is that rate concession actually worth?
Category BetterBond Advice
SA home buyers need to become more aware of the advantages of being offered a lower interest rate when they are initially approved for a home loan, says Rudi Bo
How to buy a great home this summer
Category RealADVICE
Summer is generally a great time to buy a new home and this year is no exception, as there are plenty of properties to choose from, serious sellers are willing
From the Desk of the MD - October 2018
Category From the Desk of the MD
If you want to relocate to a new suburb, town or country early in the new year and you want to sell your home before you go, now's the time to list it for sale.
What you need to know about fitted carpets
Category Decor
Despite the rising popularity of materials like tile, wood and laminates, carpet is still a front-runner when it comes to the floor covering for many rooms of t
How to advance your 'bond liberation day'
Category BetterBond Advice
If you have a R1m home loan, payable over 20 years at the current prime interest rate of 10%, you are set to pay more than R1,3m in interest by the time you've
