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First time buyer? Be smart, start smart...
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Young people are daily being urged to become homeowners and get on to the "property ladder" but it also needs to be said that most first-time buyers will probably have to take a much closer look at smaller homes, cheaper...
With buying property, once a home loan has been approved, the next step is the property registration process. It is this registration that frequently takes a lengthy time, leaving buyers and sellers frustrated.
The following are some of the most common occurrences that can halt the bond registration process.
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Getting a foot in the property market can be hard going for first time buyers. In today's tough economic climate the days of 100% bonds are no longer as readily available.
Finding a bond originator or mortgage broker should be at the top of your smart-start to-do list. Your bond originator is an essential part of the home buying process and can turn the daunting task of...
It goes without saying that the process of buying a new home is a long and sometimes complicated one. To ensure yours is a smooth one, you will need to be prepared and being pre-approved for your...
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Points to consider when insuring residential property One does not like to consider that an accident might happen and that their property will be damaged or burnt down in the event of a fire – and when they do consider such matters they often console themselves with the thought that the property?s value has been [...]
Residential rentals are on the increase but so are landlord-tenant difficulties. With South Africa?s banks still adopting a very cautious stance regarding bond grants, demand for rented accommodation increases month by month, says Lorraine Dellbridge, Rental Co-ordinator for Rawson Rentals. This, in turn, she says, is leading to steadily improving rentals and the return of [...]
Don?t be fooled by phantom offers Property sellers should ensure that any offers made to buy their homes are genuine – or they will run the risk of delayed transactions and extra holding costs. This warning comes from Fransiska Schutte, owner of the RealNet Wilgers & Surrounds franchise in Pretoria, who says incidents of unscrupulous [...]
