Fixed vs variable interest rates – what’s the deal?
If you’ve been hunting down the perfect house, the announcement of a staggering 0.75% increase in the interest rate yesterday (21 July) by the...
10 tips for first-time homebuyers from those who have been there, done that
If you’re just starting your journey to homeownership, excitement, and eagerness to possess your very own piece of land for the first time may...
From homeowner to landlord: how to make it work
It’s all about the side hustle in 2022. With the economic effects of the Covid-19 pandemic still being felt, many South Africans are hustling...
Inner cities are growth engines attracting young homebuyers
Inner city living is boosting the city residential property market and driving urban rejuvenation
Inner cities. Love them or hate them, they play a crucial...
The new property act and what it means for you
The Property Practitioners Act (PPA), which came into effect on 1 February 2022, is helping buyers make more informed decisions when purchasing a property....
Starter’s guide to flipping houses
Well-known YouTuber Stephen Baron recently made a whopping R970 000 profit flipping a Johannesburg house, receiving over a million views on his YouTube channel Flipping...
MortgageMe partners with Lightstone Properties to create a seamless home loan referral service
As an estate agent, a customer’s satisfaction and swift closing of a sale are key to a successful transaction. For a buyer, the traditional...
Get the home loan you deserve in five easy steps
So, you’ve fallen in love with a property, and you want it to be yours, like, yesterday. You already know how you’re going to...
Knowing your affordability can buy you your dream home
Although 2022 kicked off with an interest rate hike, South Africa’s housing market is expected to remain favourable for buyers and property investors. But...
Big first-time homebuyer blunders and how to avoid them
Despite slightly higher interest rates and consumer price hikes, the outlook for South Africa’s housing market in 2022 remains healthy with a good number...
New year, new home?
Andrea Tucker, Director of MortgageMe, has drawn up a list of the pros and cons of buying a property, building a house or renovating...
Mistakes you’re making when selling your house – and how to fix them
Low interest rates and the COVID-19 pandemic have combined to shift the trend of renting a home to buying one. With it being a...
