Buying a Home
These posts guide first-time buyers and seasoned homeowners through financing, legal processes, inspections, and choosing the right home. Get the knowledge you need to navigate today’s competitive property market with confidence.

Nedbank Home Loans Digital: revolutionising the home-buying experience
In today’s fast-paced digital world, Nedbank has taken significant strides to simplify and enhance the…
14 July 2025

Majority of first-time buyers still purchase freehold homes
Over the past decade, the vast majority of homes purchased by first-time buyers as their…
19 May 2025

From wedding bells to doorbells: are young South Africans choosing property first?
The growing momentum of a global homeownership trend dubbed ‘houses before spouses’ has seen more…
14 April 2025

The majority of South Africans cannot afford to buy a home
Recent data shows that most South Africans cannot afford to purchase their own homes. What…
7 April 2025

Deposits have declined, making homeownership more accessible
The March BetterBond Property Brief reveals that the average deposit required for home purchases declined…
17 March 2025

Popular inland hotspots for buyers
It’s no longer just coastal areas that see buyers, there is a growing interest in…
3 March 2025

Nedbank Home Loans Digital: revolutionising the home buying experience
In today’s fast-paced digital world, Nedbank has taken significant strides to simplify and enhance the…
3 March 2025

It’s official – homebuying activity is on the up
Improvements in the repo rate tend to take some time to reflect in the property…
17 February 2025

The top homeownership trends in 2024 – as identified by Absa
The Absa Homeowners Sentiment Index for Q3 points to an improving market and highlights key…
9 December 2024

Homeowners prefer buying solo
Homeowners prefer buying houses on their own rather than in partnership with others or through…
2 December 2024



