Property Advice Articles in South Africa

Remember that an Offer to Purchase is legally binding, so only offer what you can afford. Make sure everything else is in order and soon you'll be holding the keys to your new home. 

Three insider tips that will help buyers get the most from their bond.

At the moment, there are no restrictions on foreigners buying property in South Africa, unless they are illegal immigrants. Here's what you need to know.

Electricity is set to become a lot more expensive come from April -Here's how consumers under financial pressure can reduce their monthly bill.

Property industry experts believe the backtracking on the proposed R40bn increase in personal taxes was crucial, with Finance Minister Tito Mboweni instead providing R2.2 billion in tax cuts to provide targeted relief for lower and middle-income...

Is it the right time to sell your secondary property, or can you get better returns from your investment in other ways? Here's what industry experts suggest.

Consumers should remember that there are ways to ease the woes that come with being unemployed while having debt - with your mortgage being a key consideration. The Credit Ombudsman offers the following advice.

Homeowners with financial difficulties should contact a reputable estate agent who can help them enrol in assisted-sale programmes set up by the banks specifically to help financially distressed sellers.

The SARB recently announced that it is holding the repo rate steady, as SA battles the second wave of the COVID-19. But what does this actually mean for property owners, and why should prospective buyers care if the repo rate falls or increases?

2020 has showed us that fiscal prudency has become paramount in the retirement sector, with people now seeking ways to both protect existing savings, as well as ways to make it go much further.

With a little help and a lot of planning, it's definitely possible to build the house of your dreams. Here's a helpful guide...

With some R5bn worth of income tax increases expected to be announced in February and the possibility of wide-scale retrenchment, a reality this year - banks can be expected to tighten their bond approval rates.

Advice for sellers in the pound seat, with more than one offer on the table.

South Africans have very specific yearly allowance limits for transferring money overseas. Here's what you need to know.

Expert advice on paying off student debt, all while becoming a first-time homeowner. Check if you qualify.

After a challenging year, 2021 looks set to be bright for the residential property market as interest rates are forecast to remain in single digits for a while yet.

South African commercial property owners are now offering potential property buyers almost interest-free loans to supplement their already secured bank mortgages.

Investing in property in Grenada not only opens up access to the US but a host of other countries, including the UK, Hong Kong and Singapore. Here's what you need to know about investment migration...

Mary Xaba, a domestic worker from Ivory Park in Johannesburg, will have her own property registered in her name this December. This is her interesting journey to becoming a homeowner.

Expert advice for South African looking to finance their offshore investments.