
How to stay warm and cut winter power costs for good
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Recent events have demonstrated once again how uncertain and unreliable Eskom power supply is - and why SA home owners need to start making even more use of alt

Here's why you should care about your credit record
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A spotless credit record is almost as good as cash in the bank. At least it is for home buyers applying for a bond, because it can help you obtain an interest r

Check rules, finances and levies when buying Sectional Title
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If you are thinking of buying into an apartment building or other Sectional Title (ST) complex, it's vital that you read and understand the Conduct Rules of tha

The value of tourism to real estate
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The word tourist describes someone who is visiting South Africa for a limited time and is probably not going to buy a property here - so why is the tourism indu

Don't let a friend hold up your sale
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Home owners who decide to sell often get expressions of interest from friends or family members, but they shouldn't let these distract them from their marketing

Weighing up your retirement options
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When the time comes to sell your family home and move to a retirement village, your most likely choice is to be between a sectional title development and a life

What drives SA's desire for home ownership
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Recent research has once again shown that home ownership is not only an important means of building private wealth, but also has significant social implications

The pros and cons of cash purchases
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Cash is good, and credit is bad. Pay off your debt and don't take out new loans. Save for the things you want until you can pay cash for them. This is the preva

Good neighbours foster higher home values
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When new owners moved into the house across the road, were you the neighbour who went to welcome them with a pizza and a bottle of wine so they didn't have to m

Tips for long-distance home buying
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Last month we discussed strategies for selling your home after a relocation. This month we look at what you should do if the situation is reversed and you need