Interest Rate
21 Jan 2021 // read more
Have you provided for these administration and related costs payable by your estate?
2 Sep 2020 // read more
Interest Rate Cut
23 Jul 2020 // read more
Interest Rate Cut
21 May 2020 // read more
10 Straightforward decluttering projects
11 May 2020 // read more
This is how much you will save on your bond after another 1% rate cut in less than a month
24 Apr 2020 // read more
Interest Rate Cut
14 Apr 2020 // read more
The process of payment relief from the Banks
31 Mar 2020 // read more
SOUTH AFRICAN RESERVE BANK ANNOUNCES RATE CUT OF 100 BASIS POINTS
19 Mar 2020 // read more
Wednesday, 26 February 2020
26 Feb 2020 // read more
Fourth quarter (Q4 19) statistics released by Ooba, South Africa’s leading home loan comparison service, show minimal growth of 1.8% in the Average House Price year-on-year from Q4 18 to Q4 19. The Average Purchase Price of First-time Buyers performed marginally better, up 2.5% for the same period.
20 Jan 2020 // read more
Interest Rate Cut
16 Jan 2020 // read more
We want to thank you
20 Dec 2019 // read more
Winter readiness program: Le't change lives together
31 Jul 2019 // read more
Create your own refreshing retreat at home, and let the relaxation begin
7 May 2019 // read more
Downscaling, whether for financial reasons or due to life stage, is still why most people sell their homes
25 Apr 2019 // read more
Does your home have a teen pad, granny flat or garden cottage? If so, you could be sitting on a great source of extra income.
23 Jan 2019 // read more
City advises motorists to check vehicle licence disc for renewal date
15 Oct 2018 // read more
Time is in short supply, and many homeowners today live fast-paced lives with little time for priorities like family, health and exercise.
20 Jun 2018 // read more
Give your bedroom a fresh look this season with these easy and affordable décor ideas. Get tips…
25 Apr 2018 // read more
Kitchens sell properties but can also be the most expensive room to renovate.
30 Jan 2018 // read more
Capital gains tax is somewhat of a misnomer in that it does not represent a tax in and of itself, but rather operates to include a portion of a person’s capital gains realised when an asset is sold in that person’s taxable income, and which taxable income is then subject to income tax.
2 Dec 2017 // read more
As of 1 October 2012 it became a legal requirement for any Electric Fence installation to be installed by an approved installer and a Compliance Certificate be issued for such installations as per the below regulations.
13 Sep 2017 // read more
Setting up an elderly family member’s apartment in an assisted-care facility is a labor of love.
22 Aug 2017 // read more
South Africans need to pay down short-term debt and consolidate long-term debt. What does the downgrade mean for the country? Goslett says that, in simple terms, the cost of credit will increase.
6 Apr 2017 // read more
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16 Mar 2017 // read more
Property is pricey, and for many first-time homeowners, the only way to get onto the property ladder is by doing it with a partner.
16 Feb 2017 // read more
Buying your first home is very exciting and if 2017 is the year in which you plan to make this leap, ensure that you have done as much research as possible to make a good choice from both a financial and personal point of view.
26 Jan 2017 // read more
13 Dec 2016 // read more
Sole Mandate or Multi Listing?
17 Nov 2016 // read more
Daar is ‘n groot verskil om minder water te gebruik en om water weer te gebruik . Alhoewel albei besparing as einddoel het.
16 Nov 2016 // read more
What is grey water?
16 Nov 2016 // read more
3 Oct 2016 // read more
By making a Will you ensure that, after your death, your assets are protected and distributed in accordance with your wishes.
5 Sep 2016 // read more
By now, your summer clothes have probably already made their way to the back of the closet while scarves, gloves and coats have become wardrobe staples.
29 Jun 2016 // read more
Staging your home is an affordable and important step in selling your home quickly and for the best price. If you are on a tight budget, there are many simple ways to stage your home at little or no cost.
27 Apr 2016 // read more
According to Chris Reid who features in the trend report for Elle Decoration, a trend is a movement at any point in time. Trends are about connection, the meaning we create around the things we own. He explains that trends aren't exclusive to people in creative industries, trends are about what's happening in the world, they are, in a way, a living breathing thing.
16 Mar 2016 // read more
Get a jump-start on tax time by getting your files (paper and digital) in order.
18 Feb 2016 // read more
MAKE THE PREPARATION OF A LEGACY FILE PART OF YOUR TO-DO LIST FOR 2016
30 Jan 2016 // read more
The start of a new year is a time when many of us resolve to make some changes and do things better in the year to come. If you are like most people, you might be thinking about ways to become healthier and fitter. So, why not consider doing the same for your garden (and in the process, the environment as well)?
29 Jan 2016 // read more
With an entire new year ahead of you, decluttering your home may not seem so hard. But after January, when that new year energy begins to wane, the prospect of tackling such a big project tends to overwhelm.
21 Jan 2016 // read more
Cape Town - Average house price growth in SA could possibly be below 5% in 2016, according to John Loos, household and property sector strategist at FNB Home Loans.
5 Jan 2016 // read more
I’m beginning my house hunt, but I’m not sure whether the bank is going to give me a bond in the price range I’m looking in.
1 Sep 2015 // read more
A Trusts have various advantages, but unfortunately there are also disadvantages.
31 Aug 2015 // read more
The traditional home buying preferences of South Africans are changing as more people opt for smaller, easier-to-maintain properties, both for financial reasons and to live life less hampered by the trappings larger homes often bring.
24 Aug 2015 // read more
Economists are predicting interest rate hikes, and it seems that it has become even more expensive to build your own home. With these market conditions prevailing, is it still possible for South Africans to make money "flipping" property?
24 Jun 2015 // read more
Whether you are employed, self-employed or happily non-employed, you can’t afford to let Winter 2015 give you the blues or put you in your sick bed – Eskom’s ongoing contribution to our woes notwithstanding.
2 Jun 2015 // read more
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Managing agents get a lot of criticism from owners.
24 Mar 2015 // read more
17 Mar 2015 // read more
Show Increased Lender Confidence
16 Mar 2015 // read more
26 Feb 2015 // read more
GROWTH in the value of houses is set to beat inflation again this year.
5 Feb 2015 // read more
GREAT NEWS
15 Oct 2014 // read more
Keep the clutter at bay with ‘speed bumps,’ hidden storage and a little-stuff drawer
3 Sep 2014 // read more
2 Jul 2014 // read more
It is important to understand the legal implications of the marital property regime, especially when drafting a Last Will and Testament and also when entering into a marriage, as the regime chosen by the estate planner is going to affect his/her assets.
5 Jun 2014 // read more
These three questions will help you take the temperature of the real estate market in your area and assess the competition.
14 May 2014 // read more
28 Feb 2014 // read more
Looking for a house on a bigger plot in Boston?
26 Feb 2014 // read more
What about making a “gratitude tree” this December?
2 Dec 2013 // read more
Wouldn’t it be lovely if the price tag on your new home was all you had to pay?
11 Nov 2013 // read more
4 Oct 2013 // read more
Get to know your neighbours.
2 Oct 2013 // read more
Trends, local hotspots and how we compare globally.
18 Sep 2013 // read more
Cabinet agrees to credit amnesty despite industry?s objections
6 Sep 2013 // read more
Prospective homeowners that save for a deposit are not only more likely to obtain a loan, but can also benefit from a better interest rate, which will save them considerable amounts over the term of their bond.
25 Jul 2013 // read more