Property and Houses Blog from 08 May 2012 - MyRoof

Conditions are favourable for young and first-time buyers

23
Apr
2012

With the South African interest rates at its lowest in 30 years, the property market has become very favourable for young- as well as first-time buyers. Furthermore, they have the added advantage of buying a repossessed property on auction, where they can get their hands onto a property for below market value. ...read more

Insolvency vs. Bankruptcy

16
Apr
2012

Do you know the difference between insolvency and bankruptcy? People tend to confuse these two terms. However, they do have different meanings and different purposes. Together, insolvency and bankruptcy form part of a process. ...read more

Buying property on auction for an additional retirement investment

10
Apr
2012

As you get older, you will need to retire sooner or later. But do you have the adequate back-up in place to retire comfortably? Only a few people in South Africa can afford to retire on their retirement fund only. So, do you have any more ideas on how to retire comfortably? ...read more

Five reasons to rather buy than rent

03
Apr
2012

Struggling to decide whether to buy or rent? Here are five good reasons why buying repossessed property on auction is better than renting: ...read more

Repo rate remains unchanged: What it means for property investment

30
Mar
2012

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) made the decision that the repo rate should remain unchanged at 5.5%. The SARB has kept the rates unchanged for 16 months, and it is the lowest in 30 years. This decision leaves the Rand less volatile. ...read more

Buyers and investors both attracted by auctions

23
Mar
2012

Both buyers and investors find the idea to buy repossessed property on auction attractive. It is a common fact that repossessed properties are bargain buys. ...read more

Getting the best out of repossessed property

15
Mar
2012

Interested in buying a repossessed property on auction, but want to know how to get the best out of the deal? Here is what you can do to make the process go smoother, and what you can expect. ...read more

Many value properties to be found when buying repo

12
Mar
2012

With the many repossessions taking place in South Africa, the market has reached a point where property has become relatively cheap. This is good news for would-be owners, enabling them to get their hands onto repossessed properties at a good price. ...read more

Handy tips when buying a repossessed property on auction

06
Mar
2012

When buying a repossessed property on auction, you will uncover a great deal that will suit your needs as well as your budget. But how do you go about buying on auction? Here are some handy tips. ...read more

Your budget after the home buying process

01
Mar
2012

When you buy a repossessed property on auction, there are also some post-sale expenses that you will need to take into consideration. Here are a few of them: ...read more

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