How South Africa’s Repo Rate Reduction Impacts Property Buyers and Investors
Category Money Matters
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
Category Money Matters
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
Category Money Matters
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
Category Money Matters
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
Category Money Matters
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
Category Money Matters
Understanding Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is crucial for homeowners in South Africa, especially when dealing with property sales. CGT is applied to the profit...
Common Bond Rejections and How to Improve Your Chances
Category Money Matters
Bond rejection can hurt pretty badly especially if you had your heart set on a specific house. The best thing to do is to get up, dust yourself off, and...
5 Tips for Buying a House with Student Debt
Category Money Matters
Having student debt really puts a pause on your life because it consumes a huge chunk of your money. If you are still studying then it takes up a lot of your...
Affording a Home on a Single Income
Category Money Matters
If you are part of a single-income household then you probably think that you will never afford your own home. Life is expensive and houses even more so.