Finance & Mortgages
These posts explain the numbers behind property. Learn about home loans, mortgage rates, and financing strategies so buyers, investors, and homeowners can make better financial decisions.
The March BetterBond Property Brief reveals good news
Home purchase prices are up, and home loan applications are showing a quarter-on-quarter increase, any…
25 March 2024
Home buyers are taking out personal loans to fund deposits
South African home buyers are putting down bigger deposits than ever. Around 5% of home…
11 March 2024
The BetterBond Property Brief – what’s happening in real estate
The February BetterBond Property brief hints at good news for the Gauteng property market, and…
4 March 2024
The BetterBond Property Brief
The January BetterBond Property Brief is here. Get the latest on sales per region, income…
5 February 2024
The repo rate remains stable; what does it mean for property?
What does the stable repo rate mean for the property market? Industry leaders share the…
29 January 2024
A repo reprieve, at least for now
The Reserve Bank’s MPC elected to leave the repo rate unchanged at 8.25%; what are…
27 November 2023
Get it now: the November BetterBond Property Brief
The November BetterBond Property Brief is out and Dr Roelof Botha shares several factors that…
27 November 2023
Repo rate reprieve – 4 home loan trends emerge
All indicators seem to be pointing towards greater stability. If this is the case, we…
25 September 2023
BetterBond Property Brief – it’s tough out there, but with glimmers of hope
The September BetterBond Property Brief is here with the latest on average home prices, changes…
18 September 2023
The August BetterBond Property Brief
The latest Property Brief showcases some good news for a property market that’s been under…
21 August 2023
