More and more couples today are choosing to delay a trip down the aisle Read More
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Feb, 2019
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Nov, 2018
Flags of Convenience
Foreign flagging, also known as ‘flags of convenience’ (FoC), is the practice of registering vessels in countries other than the natural country of the owner/operator of the vessel in order to enjoy a more beneficial ‘citizenship’ that may be on offer. A ships registry that accepts Read More
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Oct, 2018
Follow the money for better home sales.
There’s a lot being said at the moment about what sort of homes Millennial and Gen-Z home buyers want and are likely to want in the future, but the real estate industry should not write off Gen-X and ‘Boomer buyers just yet.
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Sep, 2018
Rates Unchanged: A Disappointing Decision
Although widely expected, the Reserve Bank’s decision this week to
leave the repo rate unchanged Read More
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Sep, 2018
Home Loans Becoming Easier
The latest First National Bank ‘Property Barometer’ has observed that the mediocre “natural” growth in the Residential Market has Read More
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Aug, 2018
FNB Property Barometer
The highest priced markets around the mountain have led the slowing house price growth, but Read More
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Jul, 2018
Don’t borrow more now if you want to be a homeowner
The weaker rand, rocketing fuel prices and the steep electricity and municipal tariff increases that are taking effect in cities and towns this month could delay many families’ hopes of becoming Read More
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Jul, 2018
Things to watch out for in your bond application
As a homebuyer, you don’t want anything to jeopardize your chances of closing on the home you’ve selected. Most people need to buy a home with a bond, it’s important to prepare so you’re a good candidate to get a home loan. Making any of the following mistakes could reduce the amount of financing you qualify for, result in a higher interest rate or cause a lender to reject your application. Read More
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Jul, 2018
FNB Property Barometer – 2 July 2018
Year-on-year house price growth accelerated in June, but in real terms (adjusting for CPI), house prices are still in decline. June 2018 saw the FNB House Price Index growing by a faster 4.1%, year-on-year, up from the previous month’s 3.9%, and from a February 2018 low of 2.9%. Read More
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May, 2018
House prices outlook for 2018.
Not many people will argue that the first quarter of 2018 was an uncertain period with the announcement of Jacob Zuma’s resignation followed by corruption charges, the inauguration of the new president as well as the start of discussions for government to proceed with land expropriation without compensation. Read More