Understanding Bond Costs: What to Expect When Applying for Your Loan Applying for a bond can seem overwhelming, but knowing what costs to expect can help you navigate the process more smoothly. Here’s a breakdown of the key bond costs: Initiation Fee – A once-off fee...
Debtors - The Biggest Threat To Communal Living While communal living in Sectional Title Schemes and Homeowners Associations is very attractive to resident owners, as well as those investing in the rental market, and is by far the greatest area of development and...
Sectional Title Insurance - What is it and why is it important? Sectional Title ownership in South Africa is a common arrangement where individuals own a unit within a shared property complex, such as an apartment building or a townhouse development. With this type of...
Here are 11 key factors that influence your home valuation Article Source: https://www.property24.com/articles/here-are-11-key-factors-that-influence-your-home-valuation/31475 Article Date 15 Jan 2023 Every homeowner wants the best possible return on their...
The 3-step streamlined minute production method By André Boersma, Paddocks Club Member Compiling, editing, distributing and approving minutes takes time. In the case of general meetings, it can take up to a year before minutes are finally approved, by which time most...
A four-point guide on insurance for first-time buyers Buying a home is one of the biggest investments most people will make in their lifetime, and it comes with a fair amount of stress. There are so many things to consider before signing on the dotted line: home...
Semigration gone wrong! Don't let your dream move turn to dust Call it semigration, reverse migration, or the Great Move. Either way, thousands of South Africans who’ve got a taste of remote working are grabbing the chance to leave big cities, flocking to greener...
4 Smart tips for spending your year end bonus Homeowners who are fortunate enough to receive a 13th cheque or a bonus payment at the end of the year, should use at least part of it to reduce the capital portion of their home loan. That’s the advice of Carl Coetzee,...
12 Budget-friendly outdoor ideas for everyday summer entertainment Summer is the perfect time to get outside and take care of the home improvement projects you’ve been putting off and novices will be happy to know that not all home upgrades and repairs demand...
The most looked at item in your home Eye-tracking technology has been used to identify the exact areas and decor trends that people’s eyes are drawn to when visiting their family and friends. Turns out the kitchen floor, bathroom mirrors, home office chairs and throws...