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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.
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 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.
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
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.
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.
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?
Ring Announces Massive Black Friday Specials
Ring, the leading home security brand from Amazon, has announced it will be running several Black Friday specials.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Rachel and Siya Kolisi are over, but who gets the house?
Couples need to have an understanding of property ownership, marriage and divorce.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.