Louise, Author at Chartwell Group

Factors to Consider Before Stepping onto the Homeownership Ladder

3 years ago in

The Homeownership Goal! Homeownership is a goal we should all strive for. It is a goal that is worth working towards. This goal should be more than just a dream - something you wish would happen. However, sometimes we forget (or overlook) the factors of what it takes to purchase

Tackle debt and purchase your first home

Different Methods of Tackling Debt and Preparing to Buy your First Home

3 years ago in

Debt. It can be an intimidating topic and very stressful if you have taken on more debt than you can handle. This month we discuss different ways to tackle debt and improve and strengthen your financial position. Last month's mailer topic was "Different Types of Loans

Different Types of Loans and Keeping your Credit Score Healthy

4 years ago in

In March 2021 the Consumer Credit Market Report 16% of credit granted was unsecured credit or short term credit (Source: ncr.org.za). Most of the credit granted is mortgages, these are the largest loans (39%). Secured credit made up 29%, credit facilities 14%, short-term credit 1% and developmental

Freehold, Sectional Title and Estates

4 years ago in

Freehold, Sectional Title and Estates...What is the difference? If you have decided to start your homeownership journey, you will be exploring different kinds of properties in the locations you would like to live in. In South Africa we have three different kinds of residential property

Homeowners Insurance and Home Contents Insurance

4 years ago in

What is the difference between Homeowners Insurance and Home Contents Insurance? When purchasing your home, you will come across two different terms. Homeowners insurance and home contents insurance. These are two different types of insurance to cover different things. We will discuss the differences below.

Tips to Improve Your Credit Score

4 years ago in

Before we think about your Credit Score... What is Credit? Credit is the ability to borrow money or access goods or services with the understanding that you'll pay later. Lenders, merchants and service providers (known collectively as creditors) grant credit based on their confidence that

Your Will and Testament and Your Home

4 years ago in

Consider your Will and Testament when Buying a Home During your lifetime you will acquire various possessions such as a car, and a home. You may also have savings in a bank account. These possessions and amounts of money are called your assets. You will

The 8th Wonder of the World – Interest and Saving

4 years ago in

Albert Einstein is reputed to have said: "Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it ... he who doesn't ... pays it.” Whether he did or didn’t say this, interest has rather an interesting role to play in

What are the Ongoing Costs of Home Ownership?

4 years ago in

Planning to buy a home requires research, budgeting and planning. One of the things any home buyer should consider is, what are the ongoing or monthly costs associated with purchasing a home? Firstly there will be once off, upfront costs which your estate agent or

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Author: Louise

Factors to Consider Before Stepping onto the Homeownership Ladder

Different Methods of Tackling Debt and Preparing to Buy your First Home

Different Types of Loans and Keeping your Credit Score Healthy

Freehold, Sectional Title and Estates

Homeowners Insurance and Home Contents Insurance

Tips to Improve Your Credit Score

Your Will and Testament and Your Home

The 8th Wonder of the World – Interest and Saving

What are the Ongoing Costs of Home Ownership?

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