Real Estate

November 7, 2025

SARS’ ‘Toll Fee’ on the Road to Home Ownership

Of all the costs involved in purchasing a home, transfer duty is one of the largest. Buying a property in South Africa involves more than just […]
August 25, 2025

Answers to Your Property Transfer Questions: What buyers and sellers should know about conveyancing in SA.

If you’re buying or selling property for the first time, the transfer process might seem a little overwhelming. We’ve compiled a list of common questions to […]
June 25, 2025

Empowering Homeowners: How the CSOSA Transforms Community Living in South Africa

Community living in South Africa, whether in homeowners’ associations (HOAs), sectional title schemes, or housing estates, comes with unique challenges. Disputes over governance, finances, and maintenance […]
June 25, 2025

Is Bond Switching the Key to Lower Mortgage Payments?

In recent years, bond switching has become an increasingly popular choice among homeowners looking to reduce their monthly payments, access better loan terms, or take advantage […]
December 9, 2024

Who Owns Your Home—the Bank, or You?

With the vast majority of homes being financed through the country’s biggest banks, the popular online debate around who owns a mortgaged home in South Africa […]
December 9, 2024

Understanding Homeowners Associations (HOAs)

If you are considering buying a property in a housing development, it’s essential to understand what a Homeowners Association (HOA) is and how it operates. HOAs […]
September 30, 2024

Are you obligated to pay arrear levies when purchasing a sectional title unit? Part 2

Recently, the High Court and the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) were required to interpret Section 15B(3)(a)(i)(aa) of the Sectional Titles Act 95 of 1986 in […]
July 8, 2024

Are you obligated to pay arrear levies when purchasing a sectional title unit? Part 1

Recently, the High Court and the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) was required to interpret Section 15B(3)(a)(i)(aa) of the Sectional Titles Act 95 of 1986 in […]
November 1, 2023

Factors to consider before negotiating your home loan’s interest rate

As interest rates continue to rise, many homeowners find themselves contemplating the idea of fixing their home loan interest rates. Initially, when the interest rate hike […]
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