Discover the 6 best tips when it comes to buying a house.

Discover the most essential tips when it comes to buying your first house

People who are in the process of applying for a bond and buying a house should insist on a beetle certificate which covers all the different types of wood destroying animals.

We have all seen that it is a very common scene for banks to decline an application for a home loan. In this article I will explain ways to increase one’s chances for getting that much needed loan.

We have seen that special levies are definitely something which is being frowned upon by sectional scheme owners.

Over the past few years, African Bank has proven to be a well reputed and one of the most trusted banks in South Africa.

Professionals in the financial trades have stated that property is thus a better investment than the money market.

It is of utmost importance that you make use of a well reputed real estate agent, whether you are the seller or the buyer.

It happens very often where tenants and private landlords forget the date of when the lease expires, and then months go by where there is no official lease agreement in place.

Due to the low interest rate and the booming of the real estate market, we have seen that there are opening up many opportunities for home buyers to enjoy.

It is clear that crime levels are rising in South Africa; therefore a lot of people are getting more security conscious. Nowadays, security is playing a big role in the decision making when choosing between different homes.

Due to the new interest rates, all of the major banks in South Africa are able to offer 100% mortgage bonds. This is thus a very exciting time for home buyers, especially for first time buyers

Pitfalls of buy-to-rent investing can be avoided by using a professional real estate agent. It is clear that it is becoming very popular to invest in a buy-to-rent scheme.

We have seen that due to the fact that it is difficult to obtain a mortgage by your self, a lot of people decide to go in to a shared mortgage on a property. They usually buy with their wife or husband, or with family and friends.

One can’t go wrong buy making use of a professional home inspector, especially if the property turns out to be problematic.