More South Africans are semigrating: Here’s why and where they are going
23 March 2021 | Insights Team
It is commonly known that as a result of industrialisation people have been moving across towns, cities and provinces to be closer to opportunities and jobs. But with the reality of the Covid-19 pandemic and the limits and restrictions it has brought with it, many companies have had to change the way they do business […]
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Prepare to buy your first home with these financial tips
16 March 2021 | Insights Team
Getting ready to buy your first home can be daunting. Credit scores, down payments, bonds, and so much more are all on your mind. Get ready to make one of the most significant purchases of your life with these savvy financial tips below. It is essential too, to remember that the work of financial planning […]
Read moreThe single woman’s guide to buying a first home
9 March 2021 | Insights Team
Step aside patriarchy; ‘tis the age of the independent women and home buying stats can prove it. Many South African single women are lighting up fires in the homeownership front and are becoming homeowners. According to Lightstone Property (a South African property intelligence company), among single homebuyers in 2018, an average of 72 000 of […]
Read moreHow to view houses safely during Covid-19
2 March 2021 | Insights Team
While lockdown restrictions in South Africa have eased compared to the early stages of 2020, the threat of the pandemic has not subsided. In fact, the threat is greater than ever before. This reality means that we have to continue taking precautions in our everyday life and be prepared when we venture into public spaces […]
Read moreCommon Mistakes First-Time Home Buyers Make
23 February 2021 | Insights Team
Buying a house is one of the biggest decisions you will make in your lifetime, and certainly the largest of purchases. It is probably also one of the most exciting and positive experiences that you will experience. The magnitude of this occasion means it is vital that you “get it right the first time” and […]
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