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It's time for home sellers to shift gear

In spite of the aggressive rate hiking since November last year, both housing demand and the availability of bond finance have so far remained strong

Use increased equity to lower the cost of your home

The surge in homebuying and the resulting sharp rise in home prices could open the way to lower home loan repayments for longer-term homeowners

How to avoid the pitfalls of buying off plan

Buying off-plan - or before a development is built - can of course have distinct advantages

Don't rush to sell your investment property

The rate of rental growth in SA continued to climb in the second quarter of this year, and is currently positive in all nine provinces

Focus on getting into the market, not on timing

Don't get too hung up on interest rates or market cycles, or you may miss out altogether on the advantages of property ownership.

Get ready to sell this spring

All over South Africa, there are signs that spring is on its way - along with the usual seasonal upturn in housing demand.

How to fund alternative energy solutions for your home

With electricity costs set to keep rising, many homeowners realise the need to make their homes more energy efficient

The best home tech for independent seniors

Whether they decide to stay on in their family home or downsize to a smaller one, a large number of retirees are choosing to "age in place" these days

How to nail down what is included in your purchase

When buying a home, it's not unreasonable to assume that everything you see during a viewing is included in the sale.

For Sale signs: Yes or no?

Many home sellers have doubts about allowing For Sale boards to be displayed on their properties

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