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By Shaimaa Hadhoud Which are Egypt’s most extreme homes? People can live ultimately anywhere…but some do it better than others. These extreme homes prove anything’s possible if you dream big enough. Perhaps they’ll inspire you. Throughout history, people have long gone from caves to huts to castles to blocks of residences – and nowadays, it seems […]
...Buying a property for investment purposes has grown in popularity over the years. This is due to a number of things including the popularity of homesharing and the growth of the rental economy, especially among the younger generations who don’t all wish to own assets, according to a Deloitte survey. Even though we are due […]
...The interest rate remains low-ish, despite the recent hike, which means it is still possible for more first-time buyers to enter the property market. The current market conditions still favour first-time buyers, though it may require a more stringent approach to managing one’s personal finances,” says Michelle Cohen, Principal at Leapfrog Johannesburg North East. She adds that even with […]
...You worked hard enough to finally own a property; now it’s time for your property to start working for you. In buying a home, you’re making an investment in your future, and with each bond repayment you are creating wealth for yourself. This is why owning a home is better than renting – mortgages ultimately […]
...What a difference a year can make. The coronavirus had experts predicting that house prices would fall, but, the South African real estate market has in fact experienced a boom since the hard lockdown was lifted in June 2020. The pandemic has also accelerated certain changes in the industry which have emerged in the past […]
...I am an ardent radio listener; my daily work as a boda boda rider, allows me to switch stations as I wait for my clients at Westlands Stage. One morning, back in 2017, I heard of a land Company advertising land for sale in Ngong. I never gave a keen ear to that, reason being, […]
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