How to calculate the ROI on rental property
I often get asked if someone's rental property is a good investment. I normally ask a few questions to figure out what type of property they've invested in and what…
How to get your home loan approved
So you've found the property, filled in and signed the offer to purchase (OTP) and now you need your home loan approved. Getting a formal grant from a bank can…
How to pay off your bond quicker
Your home loan is probably the biggest expense on your personal budget. This expense eats into your cash flow - and on a 20-year loan, isn't going anywhere soon. There…
Waterfall City’s 99 year property lease agreement
Ownership: the 99-year lease agreement Long term property lease agreements are rare in South Africa, but not unheard of. One of the major developments in recent time, Waterfall in Midrand…
How to buy property with friends
Should I be buying a property with friends? When it comes to buying a property with friends, this question is very complex - not only from a structural and management…
How To Negotiate Interest Rates For Your Home Loan
Negotiating your loan interest Most people don't like negotiating (especially interest rates for your home loan) - yet sadly in a capitalist society, we need to, if we want the…
What is the difference between a home loan and a mortgage?
So, you think you have a home loan? A home loan is not a home loan is not a home loan Not that long ago, someone on Twitter was claiming…
What You Need To Know Before You Buy Your First Property
Tips and tricks when you're ready to buy your first property If you have no idea where to start with propertyIf you're looking for info on starting from scratch, i.e.…