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Annihilate your buy-to-let bond
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Annihilate your buy-to-let bond

Smart property investors will be aware that
 paying off a bond faster will save hundreds of thousands of Rands in interest and shave years off the bond term. But, like all bondholders facing tight ...

Property Advice

Have a happy home

Martin Seligman’s book “Authentic Happiness” talks about how happy people are more likely to have more casual and close friends, are more likely to be married and are more involved in group ...

“Mom, help me buy a house!”
Property Advice

“Mom, help me buy a house!”

Generally speaking, children look up to their parents and approach them for advice on matters of importance. Buying a home is one such matter and parents can play a pivotal role in assisting their children on their path to home ...

Rent first; buy second
Property Advice

Rent first; buy second

The cost of living is increasing and with it, the ability to buy property. Impaired credit records and high levels of personal debt are now the norm, and 100% bond approvals are few and far between. First time buyers and ...

Plan now, retire well
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Plan now, retire well

For many, growing old may seem like something that’s reserved for other people – a mere notion that’s a lifetime away. Yet, sooner or later, age catches up with everyone. But whether or not you ...

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What is happening in the Australian Property market? What you need to know...

Markets move, timing is important, knowledge is key and partners are pivotal to success. For this reason, I, Scott Picken will interviewed Richard Dunn, our new fulltime strategic partner on the ground in Australia. I have worked ...

Property Advice

Look to developing areas for magic deals

In the first installment of this two-part series on investing in cheap property for long-term returns we explore fundamental guidelines that will assist you in choosing the right property.

BUY! But be wary of inflation
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BUY! But be wary of inflation

Reserve Bank Governor Gill Marcus’ 18 September announcement that keeps the prime lending rate unchanged at 9.25% is good news for home buyers – but it carries with it an implied caution. This ...

Property Advice

Walk the hard road to easy street

Once upon a time I sat in a room with some 4 000 people at a “success” seminar. The energy and excitement were palpable as we waited for yet another guru to dispense enlightenment that would surely make us all millionaires. Then ...

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