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How to make a new city feel like home

Moving house is among the top five life stressors and even more so when the move is not just from one house to another, but to a new city or country. In another

The cost of long-distance move in SA

A long-distance move is a complicated exercise, no matter whether you're relocating for that dream job, retiring, or living out your dream of moving to the coun

Installing alternative energy

Installing alternative energy solutions is about more than managing the fall-out from load-shedding: by reducing our dependence on fossil fuels, we're also doin

How interest rates affect your home loan?

When you take out a home loan, the bank will charge you a rate for lending you that money. This charge is calculated as a percentage of your home loan amount an

What is the difference between property latent and patent defects?

Have you recently bought your dream house, only to discover that the walls are moist a few weeks later? Maybe the window was broken? Perhaps you are now in a si

How long does it take banks to approve a home loan in South Africa

Getting a home loan is one of the most important steps to becoming a property owner. But how does the bond application process work and how long does it take ba

What are the benefits for first-time homebuyers?

Have you ever wondered if there are any benefits to being a first-time home buyer or if the South African government helps first-time homebuyers in any way? The

How marriage contracts can affect homeownership

Two of the most important commitments you'll ever make in your life is marriage and buying a home. They are inevitably linked because not only does marriage bec

6 Common questions asked by first-time home buyers

Buying your first home can be both exhilarating and terrifying at the same time. If you are feeling overwhelmed, know that you are not alone. Navigating the wor

How to afford a home on a single income

Living on a single income is a challenge that some may decide to undertake to raise a young family. Others, either as a result of sudden unemployment or disease

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