Four easy steps to budget for your building projec... It is possible to set up a budget plan to attain your financial goals be it to budget for a renovation, budget for the deposit on your new home or for a luxury purchase but it does need a plan and when adhered to rewards you with what you want. The best part about starting out with a budget plan is that once you have started you will begin to budget and save for a better life overall. Budgeting and finding ways of saving...

Home Loan Qualification Criteria for first time ho... If you have recently thought that you no longer want to waste money on paying rent and you would rather use the money to pay into a home loan then it is possible to do so. For your own purposes, using the mortgage calculator will give you an idea of what the payments will be according to the amount you wish to loan for the purchase of your new home. Continue to read the home loan qualification criteria to see what your...

5 reasons to place your home on Auction... Why would you sell your property on auction? Many people are unsure as to the reasons to auction property. Here are some reasons to do so: Time is money: Placing your property on auction means that you are serious to sell; it also means that you will attract buyers that are ready to purchase. Property auction is a fast way and definite way to sell your property. Set price and terms and conditions:...

Selling a house privately... Selling a house privately has both positives and negatives and in order to determine whether or not your home is best sold privately or through an estate agent you need to consider very carefully the possible pitfalls. Option 1 Selling your home privately through an existing private sale channel like privateproperty.co.za is an option for those who are prepared to spend about R3000 on advertising but in return get assistance...

Styling your home for showday, tips and tricks... Showing your property is not simply moving out for a few hours and hoping the estate agent is going to make magic, you need to prepare for it. You want to sell your home, show it in the best light possible without spending a lot of money. Her are a few really handy things to do that will make those entering your home feel more enclined to make an offer. Place a bowl of fresh green apples in a bowl near the entrance...

Types of home ownership... The two different ownership types for residential property are Freehold or Sectional title. Know the difference between the two and what your obligations are. Freehold The most common form of freehold ownership is a free standing house which has it’s own erf number. The other form of freehold which is becoming more and more popular as people move away from large properties is a freehold cluster home. In both of these...