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CPA not applicable to majority of residential property sales
[Chantelle Gladwin] Since the promulgation of the CPA on 1 April 2011 there has been debate as to whether the voetstoots clause is permitted by the CPA... read more>>



Property
Property market remains favourable
There has been sustained growth in the property market according to ooba's October results... read more>>
Commercial
SA property sector to become more investor-friendly

JP Landman

The long-standing pattern has been that if local financiers buy, foreign investors will be sure to follow. It is therefore imperative for the industry, with both private sector and government players, to create an inviting and enabling environment for investors on home shores... read more>>
Residential
How to apply for a bond when you're self-employed

Kathy East

Banks are particularly cautious when assessing self-employed applications, due to the fact that their income fluctuates and cannot be guaranteed, and these individuals are understandably considered a higher risk than salaried persons... read more>>
How to protect your home's thatch roof from fire hazards

Rory Judd, Issued by Black Book Communications

With its charming aesthetic appeal combined with great insulation properties, the thatched roof has formed an integral component of the South African architectural landscape since the arrival of the first settlers in the Cape... read more>>
How to manage your renovation project and stress levels
While renovating is a great way to update the look of a home and possibly add value, it can be a process that is as stressful as moving house altogether... read more>>
Sarb's decision to leave interest rate unchanged is good news for home buyers
Following yesterday's announcement by the South African Reserve Bank, rates will remain unchanged for this quarter, which means that the prime lending rate is still 9.25%... read more>>
Stable repo rate gives housing market a confidence boost
Yesterday's decision by the Monetary Policy Committee to leave the repo rate unchanged augurs well for further confidence among home buyers... read more>>
Standard Bank alleviates affordable housing backlog
Although the government has been broadening access to housing through subsidised schemes, millions of South Africans are still unable to own their own homes, and the housing backlog is rising... read more>>
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