Interest rate hike: Stay ahead of repayments

Property24 Newsletter [property24 |Find Your Perfect Home]( Weekly Select [Interest rate hike: Homeowners here is how you can stay ahead of repayments]( The steep rise in interest rates will have impacted many households’ budgets. For some, this might simply require some readjusting of certain behaviours, while for others, it may be time to reach out for help before the situation becomes too severe. [Read More]( Top Reads [Landlords | How to price your rental property]( The increased cost of living has impacted how much money consumers have available to spend on rent. Pricing a rental unit fairly will be crucial to avoid long vacancy rates within the current market. [Read more]( [How to safely install gas appliances: 4 gas shutdown points to know]( Did you know that the installation of gas appliances must comply with the Occupation Health and Safety Act? Incorrect installation of these appliances can pose significant risks, including property damage and even loss of life. [Read more]( [Property maintenance impacted by higher interest rates]( The announcement by the Monetary Policy Committee to increase the repo rate to 8,25%, up by 50 basis points and leading to the prime lending rate to 11, 75%, is set to threaten property values as maintenance takes a back seat. [Read more]( [Landlord vs Tenant: Can someone live in my house for free?]( Evictions in South Africa, worsened by the pandemic, impact many due to rent non-payment and limited affordable housing. Approximately 10,000 people are evicted weekly, straining landlords and highlighting the need for balanced solutions. [Read more]( [Eliminate bathroom mould and mildew: Effective removal techniques]( The bathroom's high moisture levels promote mould growth. Visible patches of mould indicate the need to open windows, improve ventilation, and thoroughly clean the area. [Read more]( Also see [Budget-friendly ways to create a cosy bedroom this winter]( [6 burning questions Property24 readers had in 2022, answered by legal experts]( [Property and Golf: South Africa's top 10 golf courses for 2023]( [The importance of having a decent lease agreement]( [Understanding property title deeds: What you need to know as a homeowner or homebuyer]( [More Property News …]( [property24 | Find Your Perfect Home]( [fb]( [fb]( [tw]( [yt]( [pint]( [android]( [apple]( [Gauteng]( [Alberton]( [Benoni]( [Boksburg]( [Centurion]( [Edenvale]( [Johannesburg]( [Kempton Park]( [Midrand]( [Pretoria]( [Randburg]( [Roodepoort]( [Sandton]( [Soweto]( [KwaZulu-Natal]( [Durban]( [Pietermaritzburg]( [Umhlanga]( [Western Cape]( [Bellville]( [Cape Town]( [Durbanville]( [Hermanus]( [Paarl]( [Somerset West]( [Stellenbosch]( Other [Bloemfontein]( [East London]( [Nelspruit]( [Polokwane]( [Port Elizabeth]( [Rustenburg]( [Witbank]( [View this email in your browser]( [Unsubscribe](