Buying a house as a young professional is vastly different than buying a home for when you have kids - we take a look at what you should be looking out for when house-hunting for a family home....
Property Market
If you are still on the fence about whether it is better to buy or rent a home, here’s some good news that could help you make up your mind....
The repo rate, which directly impacts interest rates, affects many aspects of an economy, such as the exchange rate and money supply. As such, it can be used to manipulate spending to reach certain economic goals. For example, when spending and hence economic activity is low, the Reserve Bank may lower the interest rate to lower the cost of borrowing money, effectively incentivising consumers, and...
Buying a new home can sometimes be fraught with challenges, from a lack of funds to a lack of available homes, or even just complicated family dynamics to navigate through. In most cases, there are workarounds for the challenges if buyers are willing to lean into the advice provided by a local real estate professional....
Buying a home as a married couple can be an exciting step in your life together - and looking at the long-term investment that real estate is, it should be approached with a full understanding of the vital legal aspects....
Across the planet, many employers of office workers are trying to grapple with their approach regarding the long-term trend towards greater working from home (WFH) and working from anywhere (WFA). Some are resisting, and some are embracing it. But in the end, the market will have the final say....
There are many external factors at play when buying, selling, or renting property. Consumers need to be aware of these greater property market trends to plan for how the conditions will affect them....
Beginning your house hunt without getting prequalified could leave you disappointed at not being able to afford the home you have fallen in love with....
Quality of life has become a priority for many homeowners during the pandemic. When you are spending most of your time living and working at home, there’s an even greater need to create a living space that is comfortable, functional and hygienic....
For many first-time sellers, selling their homes can be a complicated process - sometimes made worse by all the well-intentioned advice from family and friends....