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How South Africa's Repo Rate Reduction Impacts Property Buyers and Investors


28 Nov 2024
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) recently made a significant move to reduce the repo rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down to 7.75% in November 2024.

Interest Rate Cut Brings Relief: What It Means for South Africa's Economy and Homeowners


19 Sep 2024
South Africa's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has recently announced a reduction in the policy interest rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down to 8% per...

Upcoming Interest Rate Drop: How It Could Impact Your Home-Buying Opportunities


12 Sep 2024
South Africa's property market is on the brink of a significant shift, and a potential interest rate cut by the Reserve Bank may present a unique window of...

Understanding Your Home's Value: Separating Fact from Fiction


28 Mar 2024
Selling your home requires a realistic understanding of its market value. Here, we explore common misconceptions that can lead to inaccurate pricing and a...

Owning Your Dream Home: A 6-Step Guide for Navigating Changing Interest Rates


14 Mar 2024
The dream of homeownership can feel especially exciting when interest rates are favourable. While economic conditions can shift, with careful planning, you can

Smart Moves: Understanding Capital Gains Tax for Home Sellers


08 Feb 2024
Understanding Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is crucial for homeowners in South Africa, especially when dealing with property sales. CGT is applied to the profit...

Unchanged Repo Rate at 8.25% - Eases Burden for Homebuyers


27 Sep 2023
The Monetary Policy Committee of the South African Reserve Bank has made the decision to maintain the repurchase rate at its current level of 8.25% per annum...

High Bond Costs Got You Down? Here's How to Navigate the Rising Interest Rate


13 Jun 2023
The rising interest rate has affected many South Africans all over the country. With the latest announcement of the increased repo rate, homeowners are...

100% home loans - to be, or not to be?


08 May 2023
Deciding whether to apply for a 100% home loan is only one of the choices that you as a potential homeowner will have to make. However, it might be the most...

Fixed or Variable Interest Rate - Which is the Best Option for You?


02 May 2023
When you approach a financial institution to take out a home loan you will be faced with choosing between a fixed or variable interest rate. There are num...
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