Real Estate Investor Magazine South Africa August/September 2019 | Page 21

RESIDENTIAL
Focusing on residential property, this section aims to cover various subjects, from
maintenance, legal matters, finance and more.
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Budgeting for your first
home
Key tips of advice on how to
manage your finances when
purchasing your new asset.
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Where can you turn for help
in a rental dispute
The Rental Housing Tribunal of South
Africa provides mediation through
various tenant and landlord disputes,
resolving cases for both parties.
Four online property courses
Upskill your knowledge in investment,
finance and property with these
online programs.
TOP TRENDING FOR RESIDENTIAL ONLINE
Visit www.reimag.co.za for the latest updates online.
SA Property market hits
Home loans approving,
the sweet spot for first time especially for first time
buyers
home buyers
According to reports, since post-
elections there has been an
increase in homebuyer activity
paired with the competitive
lending conditions and lower
inflation figures – it’s a ‘buyer’s
market’.
Banks are improving their lending
criteria as they are competing for
home loans by offering finance at
more attractive terms regardless of
the country’s precarious economy.
Impact of an interest rate
cut on the property sector
With the South African Rand Bank
announcing the 0.25% interest
rate cut, home loans will be more
affordable for South African home
buyers.
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