MARKET SNIPPET: 27 January 2015
What does China's lowest GDP growth in 24 years mean for South African trade relations with the country? Mabyanine Phiri investigates in today's Market Snippet.
View ArticleBUDGET: Reduction in transfer duty positive news
Finance minister Nhlanhla Nene's announced that R105bn would be spent on housing and bulk infrastructure. The good news for home buyers is that there is a reduction in transfer duty.
View ArticlePROPERTY: How to get the most from your bond
A mortgage can be a useful tool for finance. Mike van Alphen shows the pros and cons of using your bond as short-term finance.
View ArticleLIFE: Natural disasters versus insurance policies
The recent wave of Western Cape fires remind individuals to re-examine their insurance policies. Individuals need to make sure their assets are covered.
View ArticleBUDGET: SA’s low growth will limit housing boom
South Africa's low growth rate will limit prospects of an all-out housing boom. Finance minister Nhlanhla Nene's budget may have placed limits on the housing sector, particularly with regard to...
View ArticlePROPERTY: What website listings say about estate agents
You can tell a lot about real estate agents based on their website listings. Here are some things you should look out for.
View ArticlePROPERTY: Bargain hunters seldom successful
Property bargain hunters are having trouble lately as good estate agents begin to ostracize them. There is a negative perception that they are greedy and likely to turn down a fair market price.
View ArticlePROPERTY: Affordability – it’s complicated
South Africa compares favourably with other global housing markets in regard to affordability. Unfortunately the slow growth in household income is bringing that affordability to question.
View ArticlePROPERTY: Home defects- who’s liable?
Who is liable when the buyer of a home finds something wrong with it, after the transaction has taken place? Estate agents are often blamed. New legislation is being introduced to ensure homes are...
View ArticleOPINION: SA’s Gini co-efficient a cause for concern
Income inequalities in South Africa are far too high. The current Gini co-efficient is around 0.65 and 0.79. the economic inequalities have held people back from basic needs such as owning a home.
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