Category Archives: Home Buyers Tips

Immediately after you have signed the contract, make your application for a home loan. When you are buying a home, financing your new home is one of life‘s major investment decisions. At SA Home Loans we understand that the mortgage … Continue reading →

A good way to start is to get a pre-approval home loan document from a mortgage lender to see what loan, and hence what value home you qualify for. You now have an idea of what price range to look … Continue reading →

Most properties in South Africa are sold either as “freehold”, “sectional title”, “99-year leasehold” or “Share block”. It is important for first time home buyers to know the differnt ownership types. Freehold Simply put, freehold means that you own a … Continue reading →

Before setting out to buy a home, it pays to think about your needs. Often one may fall in love with “the perfect house” only to find that the home is not in the right area or that the garden … Continue reading →

The general requirements of applying for your first home loan are the basic details of your monthly salary, your credit history and the offer to purchase you sign for the property. The following criteria will need to be passed to … Continue reading →