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Credit Habits That Quietly Destroy Your Home Loan Chances Most people think bond approvals come down to income. They don't. Banks lend based on risk, and risk is measured through your credit behaviour over time. Not just missed payments—patterns.

Abandoned Houses Still Exist in Cape Town? Yes, abandoned houses do still exist — but they are not sitting openly on the market waiting to be picked up.

Cape Town's property market has never followed the national script—and 2026 will be no different.

How to Negotiate the Best Price When Buying a Home in South Africa Buying a home is exciting — and stressful.

1. Why are you selling? This is the ice-breaker. If the seller is relocating for work, downsizing, or moving closer to family, it's usually straightforward.

Where to find "broken", distressed or fixer-upper houses in Cape Town Repossessed.co.za — this is one of the main portals listing bank-mandated sales, auction homes, and "property in possession" houses in Cape Town.

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2 x 3 bedroom semi in Rylands 2 x Large lounge 2 x 3 bedroom 2 x bathroom and toilet 2 x kitchen 2 x outside toilets 496 sqm R3 200 000 Call 083 624 7129 www.lakeproperties.co.za https://lakeproperties.blogspot.com...

1. Why are you selling? This is the ice-breaker. If the seller is relocating for work, downsizing, or moving closer to family, it's usually straightforward.

Most South African banks expect 90 days' written notice before you cancel your home loan. If you cancel sooner, they can charge an early termination fee (often called "90-day penalty interest").