So, your dream home is listed at R 1 000 000. It'll be a stretch to get the loan but maybe you can make it...
That is until you discover that that’s not all you will pay… the upfront costs are actually a total of...
It’s a common mistake for people to search in areas that they can’t afford which can cause you to waste a lot of time and effort so make sure you spend some time thinking about the three most important aspects of buying a home before you go house hunting - “location, location, location”!
And always remember this sage advice - choose the best area you can afford rather than buying the best house in a poorer area.