Smart Strategies for First-Time Homebuyers in South Africa
Category Buying
Buying your first home is one of life’s most exciting milestones, but it can also be one of the most overwhelming. Between navigating finance options...
Pooling Pockets: Can Joint Property Ownership Really Work?
Category Buying
With property prices rising steadily in South Africa, many buyers are exploring innovative ways to enter the market. One increasingly popular option is ...
Rental Laws in South Africa: Essential Guide for Landlords and Tenants
Category Landlords & Tenants
The rental property market in South Africa continues to thrive, offering homes to millions of tenants and steady returns for landlords. Yet rental disputes...
Can You Negotiate a Property’s Asking Price? What Every Buyer and Seller Should Know
Category Buying
When it comes to buying or selling property, one of the first questions people ask is whether the asking price is set in stone. In reality, the asking price...
Breaking the Fear Factor: 5 Property Investment Myths South Africans Need to Stop Believing
Category Investing
For many South Africans, the idea of investing in property comes with equal measures of excitement and anxiety. Buying real estate is one of the biggest...
Cutting Costs in Sectional Title Homes: What Every Buyer and Investor Should Know
Category Tips & Advice
Living in a sectional title complex remains a highly attractive and attainable housing option in today’s market, particularly for first-time buyers, retirees...
How to Change Partners on a Joint Home Loan in South Africa
Category Tips & Advice
Owning property with a partner can be a rewarding way to get onto the housing ladder, but life circumstances often change. Whether it’s due to marriage, divorce
Innovative Savings Strategies for First-Time Buyers in South Africa
Category Buying
For many South Africans, buying a first home is one of life’s greatest ambitions. Yet with the rising cost of living and stricter lending conditions, saving...
From Tenant to Title Deed: A Practical Guide to Buying Your First Home in South Africa
Category Buying
For many South Africans, the journey from renting to owning a home is more than just a financial decision – it’s a personal milestone. Owning property offers...
A Stronger Market Ahead: What the Rate Cut Means for All Players
Category Money Matters
On 31 July 2025, the South African Reserve Bank cut the repo rate by 0.25 percentage points, bringing it down to 7% and reducing the prime lending rate to...