When you’ve found the perfect home, you want everything to go quickly and smoothly – but having a ‘subject to sale’ condition can delay your new start.

There are many things to consider when you make an offer on a house. One of them is whether you should pay cash or opt for financing.

Making an offer? These life events could affect your home loan Most of us secure home loans with a repayment term of 20 to 30 years. This is a very long period of time, especially when you consider what can happen during a period of so many years. Whether you get married, divorced, have a…

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How to make an offer on a home

7 things every OTP should include

The ABCs of an OTP

Are you ready to go from renting to buying a home? Before you decide to stop renting your home and buy one of your own, there are a few things you will need to consider, says Rudi Botha, CEO of SA’s biggest bond originator BetterBond. “The first of these is whether you are ready to…

What to know before signing an Offer To Purchase (OTP) You’ve found a property you like, you’ve worked out the finances, and you’re ready to put in an offer. So, what happens next? You will need to submit an Offer To Purchase to the seller. Commonly known as an OTP, this is a document that…