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'Betting on Paradise': watch a couple turn a Costa Rican fixer-upper into a tropical dream

Follow Canadian couple Luke Shantz and Steph Sitt as they risk everything to transform a run-down Costa Rican hotel into a luxury paradise while balancing family life in HGTV Africa's new series ‘Betting on Paradise’. Premiering April 19 at 9pm.

Entertainment Celebrity News
Nomathamsanqa Sithathu|Published

Considering your first home? Key tips to navigate the buying process

Key considerations for first-time home buyers in a changing interest rate landscape.

Property Residential
IOL Reporter|Published

Property Boom: Johannesburg's R1 billion revival as Cape exodus reverses

Johannesburg's property market sees a R1 billion surge as professionals abandon remote work in the Western Cape, drawn back by career opportunities and Sandton's thriving corporate hub.

Property Residential
Vernon Pillay|Published

Make it a 50bps cut, property sector urges SARB ahead of today’s interest rate announcement

With one of the highest interest rates in world, another 25bps rate cut is simply not going to provide the urgent growth boost that is needed - warns Seeff

Property
Given Majola|Published

Has your home been on the market for a while? Three signs to know if it's overpriced

It's the new year and you still have not been able to see your home. The reason for this may just be because you have not set the price correctly.

Property Residential
Vernon Pillay|Published

How to save R500,000 on your home loan in 2025

An additional R1,000 could go a long way to saving you hundreds of thousands of rands on your mortgage.

Property Residential
Vernon Pillay|Published

This is what the mooted interest rates cut will mean for your home loan savings

An interest rate cut by the Reserve Bank on Thursday looks very likely but how will this impact your bond payments?

Property Residential
Vernon Pillay|Published

Ring Announces Massive Black Friday Specials

Ring, the leading home security brand from Amazon, has announced it will be running several Black Friday specials.

News South Africa
Staff Reporter|Updated

Assessing the body corporate is a must for sectional title property buyers

Responsible property buyers considering a sectional title property should not underestimate the importance of evaluating the body corporate.

Property Residential
Dhivana Rajgopaul|Published

South Africans should expect interest rate cut in November and January, says expert

South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is likely to cut interest rate next week offering consumers much needed relief.

Business Advice
Dhivana Rajgopaul|Published

WATCH: TikToker takes us on a tour inside her tastefully decorated new tin shack home and Mzansi loves it!

A woman in South Africa has shown off her humble home, which has stunned Mzansi and proved that people should never judge a book by its cover.

Lifestyle Home Garden Home
Sarene Kloren|Published

Is your property stuck on the market? You may need to rethink the price

Here are the hidden reasons why your property might be struggling to sell - and how to rectify common pricing mistakes that could be costing you more than just time.

Property Residential
Dhivana Rajgopaul|Published

Pat Lambie swaps rugby for real estate

After hanging up his professional rugby boots in 2018 due to injuries, Pat Lambie has embraced a new chapter in life

Sunday Tribune
Annie Dorasamy|Published

Buying your first home? Beware of these hidden costs

Are you a first-time buyer? Don’t be caught off guard by the hidden costs of purchasing your first property.

Property Residential
Dhivana Rajgopaul|Published

Your complete step-by-step guide to buying property in South Africa

Purchasing property is an exciting venture but it is important that potential buyers know what the process is.

Property Residential
Dhivana Rajgopaul|Published

Will the SA Reserve Bank cut interest rates again this November?

The upcoming interest rate decision could usher in a new chapter for prospective buyers and sellers.

Property Residential
Dhivana Rajgopaul|Published

Should you use your home equity to pay off debt with a higher interest rate?

South Africans have been dipping into their retirement funds, thanks to the two-pot retirement system - and in that same vane - should you consider tapping into your home loan equity?

Property Residential
Vernon Pillay|Published

Buy vs rent: Five things to consider before making a decision

The decision to rent or buy property can shape both your financial future and quality of life, therefore you should consider your decision carefully.

Property Residential
Dhivana Rajgopaul|Published

Should you buy or rent? Key pros and cons to consider

When choosing between buying or renting, find out which option is in line with your financial goals and lifestyle needs.

Property Residential
Dhivana Rajgopaul|Published

Rachel and Siya Kolisi are over, but who gets the house?

Couples need to have an understanding of property ownership, marriage and divorce.

Property Residential
Dhivana Rajgopaul|Published

Financial planning 101: How you can be the master of your financial future

Buying a home or saving for retirement are financial goals that can be met by having a financial plan.

Business Advice
Dhivana Rajgopaul|Published

Scammers are charging people R100,000 to secure subsidized government houses

No private organisation has the authority or mandate to facilitate a home application on behalf of government

Property Residential
Vernon Pillay|Published

Why is your home not selling? Common pricing mistakes homeowners need to avoid

Selling you property? This is how you can attract potential buyers in the changing market.

Property Residential
Dhivana Rajgopaul|Published

Western Cape property boom: Demand for homes on the West Coast just keeps climbing

The average price of a house in Elands Bay was R400,000 in 2014, but 10 years later and the price of houses has sky-rocketed to R1. 25 million.

Property Residential
Vernon Pillay|Published

Navigating property transfers - how to avoid costly delays

Potential property buyers need to have a budget for transfer costs, but here are a few other tips to make the transfer less stressful.

Property Residential
Dhivana Rajgopaul|Published