Property Sellers Beware - You Still Need To Pay For Cancelling Your Home's Bond
Category Buying and Selling Property
When a seller's property is bonded, they usually know, that they need to give the Bank 90 days' notice to avoid bond penalties.
What You Need To Know About Occupancy Certificates
Category Buying and Selling Property
The National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act 103 of 1977 (the Act) requires that an Occupancy Certificate be issued by local government
60% Rise In Cost Of Credit Over Last 18 Months Led To 21% Drop in Home Loan Applications
Category Buying and Selling Property
According to Betterbond, the biggest (home loan) bond originator in South Africa, the SA property market is operating in a rather tough market
SA Property Market News - Buy-To-Let Homes Home Loan Applications Has Risen In SA To 2009 Levels
Category Buying and Selling Property
Buy-to-let homes are on the rise in SA, according to ooba Home Loan's report of a year-on-year growth of just over 13% in home loan applications for buy-to-let
Effect Of 0,5% Interest Rate Hike On Homeowners, Sellers And Buyers In SA Property Market
Category Buying and Selling Property
The South African Reserve Bank has raised interest rates on 30 March 2023 for the ninth time in a row since it began tightening policy in November 2021 when the
Interest Rate Hikes - Are Home Buyers Over-Reacting When Stalling Their Purchase?
Category Buying and Selling Property
Historically, interest rate hikes have had a dampening effect on the South African residential property market, with homeowners reassessing their affordability
What Value Will A Solar Installation Add To Your Residential Property?
Category Buying and Selling Property
What we have all come to learn in the past 14 years is that load shedding is here to stay.
How Property Owners Can Cut Costs Due To Raising Interest Rates
Category Buying and Selling Property
Cost cutting is on many people's minds as prices rise and affordability becomes stretched
Choosing Marital Regime When Marrying - Big Influence On Buying and Financing Your Home
Category Buying and Selling Property
Two of the most important commitments we make in life are getting married and purchasing a house.
New FICA Regulation - For International Fund Transfers Of R20 000 & More: Who Must Comply?
Category Buying and Selling Property
As you are aware, many changes to the FIC Act are being implemented in South Africa's efforts not to be grey-listed.