New home buyers love Protea Glen. The first release of 463 homes sold out in under 12 months and now Cosmopolitan Projects has released a new extension that, with large stands, is sure to be another hit.
Demand from home buyers is at an all time high in Protea Glen, Soweto
12 Jun 2020 8:33:35 AM / by Daniel Esterhuyse in Affordability, New developments, Buying a home
Take advantage of the lowest interest rate in South Africa in 56 years
27 May 2020 1:08:59 PM / by Daniel Esterhuyse in Affordability, Home Loan, Credit profile
The prime interest rate in South Africa has fallen from 10.25% in May last year to 7.25% today. That makes it the lowest home loan interest rate since 1964! For you it could mean a great opportunity to check out what you can afford...
Claim your FLISP HOUSING SUBSIDY and own your own home in this security village in Crystal Park, Benoni
29 Nov 2018 10:10:49 AM / by Daniel Esterhuyse in Affordability, New developments
Do you think home ownership is out of your reach because your salary is too low?
Well, with a FLISP subsidy, this could be your opportunity to get a home of your own.
How to turn that R10,000 bonus into R100,000 more affordability for a home!
27 Nov 2018 11:22:36 AM / by Aidan-John Rothman in Affordability, Finances
The 'SILLY SEASON' is here - so WHY NOT BE SMART?
You are increasingly lucky if you are one of the few who still gets a bonus or 13th cheque in this tough economic environment.
Use your bonus wisely and you could be well on your way to getting that home of your own in the new year...
Why bond calculators are wrong 65.7% of the time
05 Jul 2018 8:18:00 PM / by Aidan-John Rothman in Bond calculators, Affordability
Most people go to an online bond calculator to see how much they can afford before they go house hunting.
You can do this but the answer you get is very likely to be wrong!
In fact, our research shows that these online bond affordability calculators are wrong 65.7% of the time.