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First Home Finance: The 2023 Guide to the Government Housing Subsidy
Everything you need to know about FLISP; qualifying criteria, application process and how…
Top tips for First-Time Sellers
Your first-ever property may have suited your needs in the past, but there's a…
A guide on Compliance Certificates
To protect buyers and sellers, the law requires sellers certify their home's…
What upgrades can increase your home’s value?
Any renovations you make to your property should increase your home value. Here are a…
Are Retirement Homes a Good Investment?
It’s never too early to start discussing your retirement plans. Here’s what you should…
Sectional Title versus Freehold Ownership
Properties often are available with sectional title or freehold ownership. Here's…
How to Get a Home Loan in South Africa
Boost your chances of being approved for a home loan in SA, by making sure you get all…
#5 How to set up a simple rainwater harvesting system
Read our guide to learn how to build your own rainwater harvesting system, how much it…
#3 Try hot water alternatives to use less electricity and chill your energy bill
See how much money you can save on your electricity bills by using efficient energy-…
#2 Cut your electricity usage and utilities bills one bulb at a time
LED light bulbs are absolutely worth it for lowering your electricity bills and using…
#1 Get savvy with these tips to reduce your water and electricity bills
Despite Eskom’s tariff increases of around 5.5 times, you can still reduce your…
GEHS: The 2022 Guide to the Government Employees Housing Scheme
Everything you need to know about GEHS; monthly allowance, qualifying criteria, and how…
Benefits of refinancing your home
Refinancing is one of the most effective ways to release cash, reduce monthly expenditure…
Home Loans for Single Women in South Africa
When you’re ready to take your first step towards buying your own home – we’d like to…
We work harder to bring you the joy of home
For many people, buying a home is the achievement of a dream – a dream of owning your own…
Why use a home buying checklist to buy a property?
At SA Home Loans, we understand that buying a new home is an incredibly exciting prospect…
How to treat rising damp – some life hacks
While the jury is still out on recent claims that there’s no such thing as rising damp,…
The ultimate home moving checklist for hassle free relocating
Buying a home is an exciting step towards securing your family’s future – but it can seem…
Renting vs buying – which is better?
Is it better to rent or buy property in South Africa at the moment, especially given the…
Home maintenance tips
Moving into your new home is an exciting milestone. However, even though your new house…
Home Buyers Guide 2: Making an offer to purchase
Buying a home is an exciting step towards securing your family’s future – but it can seem…
4 best wood floor maintenance and care tips
Hardwood floors, made popular in the Baroque Era, as well as the parquet flooring of the…
Top 5 home buying do’s and don’ts
What should you definitely include on your ‘to-do’ list when buying a property and what…
6 Good Reasons for Switching to SA Home Loans
You’ve had a home loan with your bank for some time now and everything is ticking along…
Roof maintenance tips
You’ve moved into your new home and it is everything you’ve ever dreamed of – well, sort…
Adding value to your home
If you have followed the adage “location, location, location” and purchased a home in a…
Buying a home when you can’t afford a deposit
Most of us dream of owning our own home. Not only does it give you a secure place to live…
Home Buying and Selling
16 May - 4 min read
Top tips for First-Time Sellers
Your first-ever property may have suited your needs in the past, but there's a…
16 May - 5 min read
A guide on Compliance Certificates
To protect buyers and sellers, the law requires sellers certify their home's…
3 Jan - 5 min read
Are Retirement Homes a Good Investment?
It’s never too early to start discussing your retirement plans. Here’s what you should…
21 Oct - 4 min read
Sectional Title versus Freehold Ownership
Properties often are available with sectional title or freehold ownership. Here's…
Home Finance
20 May - 5 min read
First Home Finance: The 2023 Guide to the Government Housing Subsidy
Everything you need to know about FLISP; qualifying criteria, application process and how…
21 Apr - 5 min read
A guide to getting a home loan if you are self-employed
Read our guide to getting a home loan if you are self-employed. Contact SA Home Loans…
7 Feb - 4 min read
Everything You Need To Know About Bond Pre-Approval
Getting a bond pre-approval involves working with a lender to generate an estimate of…
3 Oct - 5 min read
How to Get a Home Loan in South Africa
Boost your chances of being approved for a home loan in SA, by making sure you get all…
Home Upkeep
20 Apr - 5 min read
Budget-friendly bathroom renovations to boost your home's value
Find out how bathroom renovations can impact your property value and why you don't…
3 Jan - 4 min read
What upgrades can increase your home’s value?
Any renovations you make to your property should increase your home value. Here are a…
19 Nov - 3 min read
Protect your investment with regular garden upkeep
A well-maintained garden not only adds to the resale value and overall aesthetic appeal…
19 Nov - 3 min read
How to treat rising damp – some life hacks
While the jury is still out on recent claims that there’s no such thing as rising damp,…
Sustainable Living
19 Aug - 4 min read
#13 How to go off the grid and become energy independent
How much will it cost to go off the grid? Learn how to become energy independent and get…
19 Aug - 3 min read
#12 Savvy homeowners can learn how to obtain an uninterrupted water supply
Set up an uninterruptible water supply by storing municipal water and harvested rainwater…
19 Aug - 6 min read
#11 Costs for setting up a solar system and how you could finance it
Installing a solar power system at your home or complex? Learn the costs involved for…
19 Aug - 5 min read
#10 Is solar power the right option for me and where I live?
Explore this handy guide to learn how solar panels work, how many PV panels you’ll need…