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THE COSTS OF BUYING A HOME
07 Nov 2013
When Buying a Home - there are several hidden and not-so-hidden costs associated with buying property. Here are some of the major expenses, to help you prepare
DEMAND FOR PROPERTY IN DURBAN ON THE RISE
06 Nov 2013
Buyer activity has fuelled the demand for property in Durban this year compared to the same period last year.
SOUND ADVICE FOR FIRST TIME PROPERTY BUYERS
22 Oct 2013
Buying your first home is both an exciting and a stressful experience. The joy of owning your own home can sometimes be overshadowed
MILD PROPERTY PRICE GROWTH AND IMPROVED LENDER CONFIDENCE IN SEPTEMBER
16 Oct 2013
The Average Purchase Price recorded by South Africa's biggest home loan experts ooba in September, was R896,258, up 2.2% on R876,717 recorded
TENANTS ON TOP
07 Oct 2013
According to the latest TPN Rental Payment Monitor, the second quarter of 2013 saw the highest percentage of residential tenants in good standing since 2007
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MARKET ON THE RISE
07 Oct 2013
DESPITE a weak economy and continued pressure on disposable income, the residential property market is showing a marked increase in activity
WHY YOU SHOULD SECURE THE LOWEST INTEREST RATE WHEN APPLYING FOR A HOME LOAN.
03 Oct 2013
One of your most important considerations when applying for a home loan should be securing the lowest possible interest rate.
TOP TEN WAYS TO FEEL AT HOME IN YOUR NEW NEIGHBOURHOOD
30 Sep 2013
When you buy a new home, you're also taking ownership of your place on a street and in a community. Kevin Mountjoy, national sales manager at ooba
SWEET VALLEY HITS THE SWEET SPOT
26 Sep 2013
The Sweet Valley catchment area remains a sought after area of the Southern Suburbs, partly because families want their children
SUSTAINED GROWTH IN THE PROPERTY MARKET IN AUGUST 2013
17 Sep 2013
The latest statistics from ooba, South Africa's biggest bond originator, show continued strengthening in residential property prices.
