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Everything you need to know about buying or building a home, switching your home loan or buying to let is right here! Read our articles and get all the information you need.

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Wilfrid KOON KAM KING
Ultimate guide to buying your first home

Buying a home can be a long, difficult process and scary too! But don’t let that put you off, we’ve put together a guide…

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Cyril WONG SUN THIONG
Understanding all your home buying costs

At Absa, we aim to make buying your home as easy as possible. It’s a big purchase and too many buyers think...

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Cyril WONG SUN THIONG
Buying or renting, what’s the best choice for you?

Buying a home is a big financial commitment and many people choose to rent because of that. But is renting...

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Wilfrid KOON KAM KING
Understanding your credit score

When applying for a home loan or any other type of credit, you will come across the term ‘credit score’. Most of us...

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Cyril WONG SUN THIONG
What insurance do you need as a homeowner?

It’s important to make sure that your most prized asset is protected. Unforeseen events can and do happen, but with the right...

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Cyril WONG SUN THIONG
Are you eligible for a government subsidy on your home loan?

Eligible South Africans citizens and permanent residents may qualify for a government subsidy to...

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Wilfrid KOON KAM KING
Buying a second property as an investment

Property can be a good investment. In the long-term property could increase in value and if it does, this is one way to…

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Cyril WONG SUN THIONG
How to sell your home and buy another

There will come a time in your life when you may need to move depending on your needs and circumstances.  You may...

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Cyril WONG SUN THIONG
What you need to know about cancelling your bond

When the time comes to cancel your Bond, either because you have paid up your loan or you are planning on selling...  

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Wilfrid KOON KAM KING
How deposits can make your home loan easier to afford

Buying a home is a long-term commitment but there are ways in which you can make your dream home more...

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Cyril WONG SUN THIONG
Managing your home loan online

Have you ever thought it would be easier if you could just manage your home loan yourself? Well, with our banking app...

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Cyril WONG SUN THIONG
Understanding fixed and variable interest rates

When your home loan is registered, you have the option to apply for a fixed or variable interest rate. We will explain...  

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Wilfrid KOON KAM KING
All about your FlexiReserve

FlexiReserve is a facility that allows you to withdraw any extra money you’ve paid towards your home loan over....

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Cyril WONG SUN THIONG
The legal process behind buying a property

Buying a house involves more than just money. There is also a legal process that must be followed and, it helps to understand what...

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Cyril WONG SUN THIONG
Pros and cons of downsizing your home

Do you really need or use all the space in your current home? You might be comfortable in your present home, but have you...

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Wilfrid KOON KAM KING
How to protect yourself when building

Building your own home is one of the most exciting things you can do, but it is also one of the most complicated. When ...

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Cyril WONG SUN THIONG
Buying or building your home. What should you do?

Getting the ideal home is a dream all homeowners have. Building a home just the way you want it, seems to be…

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Cyril WONG SUN THIONG
All about building your own home

Building your dream home means getting exactly the house you want the way you want it, and getting the right...

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Wilfrid KOON KAM KING
How do progress payments work?

Progress payments are the payments you make towards the construction work on your new home. But what are progress...

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Cyril WONG SUN THIONG
How working together kept Lerato in her home

In October 2010, Lerato  * was finally able to buy a bigger home for her growing family. Through Absa...

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Cyril WONG SUN THIONG
How working together saved a home and business

In 2008 James* finally realised his lifelong dream. He bought a property in the Eastern Cape and converted it into a guesthouse. James had...

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Buying to invest
Buying to invest – what you need to know

Buying a property to rent out could be a good decision if the demand for rentals is high. It makes sense to watch...

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home ownership
The first three months of home ownership

Congratulations on the purchase of your new home, now that you have gone through all the important aspects of…

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home loan
Paying more into your home loan

A little goes a long way, especially when it comes to your Home Loan. Paying a little more into your home loan...

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Debt counselling
What to expect from Debt counselling

Finding yourself struggling to make your monthly repayments is a scary situation to be in. However, being financially...

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Tips for investing in property
Tips for investing in property

Buying a property as an investment can be a good idea.  Any investment requires a lot of thought and research and investing...

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