All posts tagged "Ooba"
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1.2KNewsUnchanged repo rate is a welcome breather
Thursday’s announcement by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) maintaining the current interest rate at 8.25% has prompted a collective sigh of relief...
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938TrendsDeposit size: The price of a home
Rising inflation and several interest rate hikes have many South Africans trying their best to keep their costs down where…
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1.0KFinanceRate increase will hurt property buyers
The South African Reserve Bank has raised its repo rate by a further 75bps, making the interest rate 6.25% which…
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2.6KResidentialWestern Cape’s housing market
The Western Cape features prominently in the latest Pam Golding Residential Property Index, remaining the strongest major regional market with…
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926Property FinanceDespite interest rate headwinds, residential property market remains resilient
The further increase of 75bps in the repo rate announced by the Monetary Policy Committee today (22 September 2022) is…
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1.3KProperty InvestmentFirst-time homebuyers still dominate amidst favourable bank lending
First-time homebuyers continue to dominate activity in the residential market despite recent interest rate hikes according to the Seeff Property…
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8.4KProperty FinanceWhat is a bank guarantee when buying a property?
A surge in first-time homebuyers resulted in many South Africans embarking on an informal ‘buyer education journey’ as they attempt…
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716ResidentialStill great to buy a house even with interest rate spike
If you are still looking to buy a house, then it is still a great time, says Samuel Seeff, chairman…
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3.2KDevelopmentsEverything You Need to Know About Buying in to a New Development
South African buyers seeking security and a fuss-free lifestyle are increasingly opting for brand-new homes in property developments. Driven by…
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786PropertyStricter criteria impact self-employed bond applicants
Banks are usually more cautious about granting loans to self-employed homebuyers, so it’s prudent that these buyers have their financial…
