Looking At Home Loans In South African Housing Sector

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. The moment to get involved in the housing market is now. Housing is becoming steadily and rapidly more expensive.

Five years ago you could have bought a small home for about R250,000 that you would now pay upwards of R700,000 for. The First National Bank (FNB) found that the House Price Index showed an upward shift of 8.6% in housing values in just the past year. Even if you already possess a home, think about buying another to increase your net worth rapidly.

Buying a home has always been one of the best ways to invest your money for your own long term security also as a realistic and rewarding investment. There are a number of reasons why the market is so upwardly mobile. Black Economic Empowerment has acted as a stimulus and created a new middle class of young black people who are now able to invest in property.

The South African Reserve Bank has added fuel to the economic fire, so to speak, by reducing Prime Interest Rates by 5,5% in the last few years. There is a fair amount of certainty that these rates will remain at this level well into 2011. International markets have not had a sudden influx of hundreds of new buyers, which has really contributed to local economic growth.

The South African government had sensible economic policies in place that were cautious around credit. This meant that the country was largely insulated from the global credit crunch that caused the international recession in 2009. Job availability has continued to grow steadily further stimulating economic growth.

It appears that households are mired in debt and do not save. This is offset by the increased abilities of many to repay their debt and reverse their negative circumstances. Reduced interest rates have contributed to this ability.

The lower priced market is especially volatile. Potential home owners know that they are not only able to buy a home but will also be able to continue to pay them off. The Cape Province has seen continued international interest in the luxury end of the market.

The advice of experts is not to put yourself in a dangerous situation financially. Take a serious look at what you can afford and what debt you have before taking the leap. The FNB's studies indicate that middle class South African salaries continue to increase year on year. However, the price of housing is increasing even faster. Taking a home loan makes extremely good sense if you are financially capable of taking the leap.

by: Harriett Nunnery.

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