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Practical, plain-language guidance on buying, financing and looking after a home.

Is now a good time to buy property? A hand holding a miniature model house

Is It a Buyer’s Market? Why the Right Time to Buy Depends on You

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First home? Get your finances ready before you start house hunting, with renders of three brick homes

Before You Fall in Love With a House: Get Your Finances Ready First

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Repo rate, bond rate: a small percentage change can make a difference to your monthly budget, shown with coins and a calculator

Why the Repo Rate Matters to You (Even If You’ve Never Thought About It)

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What makes a property a good investment? Advice that looks beyond the asking price, over an architectural drawing of a house

Buying Property? Look at the Bigger Picture

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Three things to check before you sign: the full cost, what is included and the paperwork, on a checklist with a magnifying glass

Love the House? Check These 3 Things Before You Sign

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The hidden costs of owning a home: your bond is only part of the budget, with a large white family home

Can You Afford the House, and Everything That Comes With It?

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What to do prior to buying a home: understand what you want in a home, check your credit score, save for a down payment

Thinking About Buying a Home? Four Steps to Take Before You Start Searching

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Do not just look. Look closer! Three things to check when viewing a home, over a sunlit living room

Falling in Love With a Property? Look a Little Closer

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What is your non-negotiable? A couple pointing upwards with photos of a garden, kitchen, bathroom and garage

What’s Your Dream Home Non-Negotiable? How to Work Out What Matters Most

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The house viewing checklist: do not let excitement make you forget the details, with an agent, a couple and a clipboard

The House Viewing Checklist: Look Beyond the Front Door

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Small changes, big difference: you do not need a full renovation to refresh your home, beside a mirror and a potted plant

Small Changes, Big Difference: Simple Ways to Refresh Your Home

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Location, location: but what does that actually mean? Family towns in Johannesburg shown on a map

Location, Location, Location: What to Actually Look For

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