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Mortgage originators, unnecessary middlemen or consumer's friend?
03 Jan 2023
For anyone who has purchased a home, the phrase "mortgage originator" may be a familiar term. Your estate agent, or property practitioner as they are now...
Property bridging: what is it and is it the best solution for you?
21 Nov 2022
Property bridging can be a lifeline for sellers during the selling process. The reason why it is so appealing is that sellers often find themselves in...
Interest Rates Explained (And How You Can Reduce It on Your Home Loan)
26 Sep 2022
The prime lending rate recently rose to 9% and reports are forecasting that South Africans can expect a few more increases during this year. This will affect...
5 Tips for Choosing the Right Home Insurance
11 Jul 2022
Choosing the right home insurance can be a headache especially if you are a first-time buyer. How do you know which insurer is the best fit for you?
How to know you're getting a reasonable price on your property
19 May 2022
When evaluating the property market, always ensure you speak to a Property Tree agent to get the right price.
A Basic Guide to Home Refinancing
21 Mar 2022
Home refinancing is something that many homeowners do once they have purchased a house. There are various reasons why people refinance their home but...
Common Bond Rejections and How to Improve Your Chances
17 Jan 2022
Bond rejection can hurt pretty badly especially if you had your heart set on a specific house. The best thing to do is to get up, dust yourself off, and...
5 Tips for Buying a House with Student Debt
26 Dec 2021
Having student debt really puts a pause on your life because it consumes a huge chunk of your money. If you are still studying then it takes up a lot of your...
Affording a Home on a Single Income
04 Oct 2021
If you are part of a single-income household then you probably think that you will never afford your own home. Life is expensive and houses even more so.
Applying For a Home Loan? Here Are 5 Ways to Speed Up the Process!
23 Aug 2021
Failing to prepare is preparing to fail, as the old saying goes, and it is no different when it comes to applying for your home loan.