Applying for a home loan can be a daunting experience. The most crucial step toward owning a home is acquiring the necessary funding to afford the purchase. To ensure a successful application, there are a few steps buyers can follow to secure the required capital at the best possible interest rate....
Buying a property for investment purposes has grown in popularity over the years. This is due to a number of things including the popularity of homesharing and the growth of the rental economy, especially among the younger generations who don’t all wish to own assets, according to a Deloitte survey....
For most people, becoming a home owner is the ultimate dream but it’s also one of the largest financial investments they will ever make – and there’s a lot that they don’t tell you before you sign on the dotted line....
When the property market first re-opened after the initial lockdown period, several distinct new trends appeared on buyer wish lists, among them, extra space for a home office and family entertainment and large gardens with pools became popular once again....
You’ve moved into your new home and now you are keen on adding more floor space to make it the perfect home for you and your family. If you don’t have ground space to build on, you can always build up. It seems easy enough, but there are various steps to follow that ensure that the job is done properly and according to code. Here are six things to do when you want to add an additional story to your...
The Pam Golding Residential Property Index highlights some ongoing shifts in the national housing market. These include the fact that the Covid-induced boom in freehold residential property price inflation continues to fade when compared with sectional title, with the gap narrowing to a revised 2.4% in April 2022, having peaked at 3.9% in March 2021....
Temperatures may not often drop below zero in South Africa, but it can still get very cold and most homes are built for enjoying long summer days, not for keeping the winter chill at bay....
Buying your first home is possibly the largest purchase you will make, so it’s important to be well-prepared for this important milestone. “After two years of comparatively low-interest rates, we are still seeing considerable interest from first-time buyers who account for 60% of all BetterBond’s home loan applications,” says Carl Coetzee, CEO of BetterBond....
Buildings insurance is usually required by the lender, but it is just as useful to the homeowner, allowing you to protect your most valuable asset....
Homeowners insurance may add to your list of expenses, but you can’t afford to go without it. However, the following factors may affect your premiums....