Crisna van der Bank

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Slow economy set to add downward pressure on SA house prices

As we draw a close to the third quarter of 2021, the effects of the third wave of COVID-19 infections combined with the looting and protest actions following Zuma’s arrest are sure to be felt across most sectors of the South African economy. The question is whether this will have an impact on the local housing market.

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15 mistakes

15 common mistakes made by first-time property buyers

Navigating the property industry as a first-time home buyer can be nerve-wracking and overwhelming, and the thought of making a mistake with such a large investment can be enormously stressful. In this article, we unpack the most common mistakes made by first-time property buyers and provide advice on how to avoid them. 1. Not understanding

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SARB To Hold Rate But Hike Around The Corner

SARB to hold rate but hike around the corner – expert panel

South Africa’s prime lending rate is currently at 7%, the lowest it has been in five decades. As the Monetary Council of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is set to meet at the end of March, a unanimous vote by 25 economists on Finder’s repo rate forecast report thinks the bank will continue to hold the rate. Web

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South Africa is planning major property law changes

South Africa is planning major property law changes – here are 3 important issues you should be aware of

South Africa’s Land Expropriation Bill is currently open for public until 10 February 2021. While the issue of land expropriation without compensation remains a hot topic in the country, legal firm Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr said that this comment period is particularly important as it has found a number of potential issues in the draft bill.

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Garden Route

Explorer’s Garden Route | Sedgefield, Wildnerness, Stilbaai and Witstand peak buyers’ interest

The Garden Route property market, George in particular has continued to thrive, despite the recessionary times that the rest of the country has been feeling. Competition is said to be tough between these Garden Route towns with buyers having good knowledge of locations, and the proximity to the good hospitals and airport access all important factors to consider. According

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Do’s and don’ts when buying property with family

Buying property with family can be a solution on a multitude of fronts – the elderly are cared for, costs are shared … But things can go wrong, and when they do they can ruin your most precious relationships. So, what are the “dos and don’ts”? Shaun Dubois of Just Property, says he is seeing

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Renting vs Buying

Renting vs buying property in South Africa right now

Driven by attractive interest rates and more lenient loan criteria, tenants now have their sights firmly set on owning a home. While many – particularly the millennial generation – chose to travel and live more ‘freely’ in the past, priorities have since changed, says Grant Smee, managing director for Only Realty. “Travel and event restrictions

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Capitec announces it is entering home loans market

Capitec announces it is entering home loans market

Capitec announced on tuesday that it has entered the home loans market. Up until now, the country’s biggest bank by customers has not offered secured lending to finance purchases like homes, even though it has quietly launched “purpose lending” to finance cars through unsecured credit in April this year. On Tuesday Capitec announced that it

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