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Best Advice For Any First Time Home Buyer

The tips provided in this article are designed to assist your decision making. Consider these points carefully and you WILL advance into a life of financial freedom, by using the full investment potential available in your new property.

Property prices are increasing. Is it time to buy?

The ABSA House Price Index for Feb 2010 shows that property values have increased in every major category. And Jacques du Toit of ABSA Home Loans, predicts that your property will grow by 6% in 2010. Here's why buyers are facing near perfect property conditions...

The value of your home is growing by 6%

Property prices and property values are continuing to increase. That's according to the FNB House Price Index for February 2010. In his report, John Loos of FNB Home Loans, highlights that the value your home has grown by 5.8% from Feb 2009 to Feb 2008. This growth rate is much better than January's figures of 3.6% year-on-year growth. But they're still lower than inflation, which is currently above 6%.

How to secure a 100% Home Loan

Which banks are offering are currently offering full 100% bonds? The four major mortgage providers in South Africa are regularly changing their lending criteria.