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Frequently Asked Questions – 6

The property market is currently observed to be in the buyer’s favour. House prices are currently lower and most of the properties are sold by negotiation or asking price- hence it in favour of buyers.

Whereas, if the properties were sold under the auction with multiple bidders, it would probably indicate seller’s market.

Is this the right time to buy a property with an increasing interest rate and an uncertain market situation?

No one has a crystal ball to predict whether house prices will increase or decrease in future. However, if the interest rates were to further increase that may potentially decrease your borrowing capacity. Further changes to lending criteria may also impact on reduced limit of borrowing capacity. If you are ready to buy a house, you should not wait in uncertainty of house prices

You should take advantage of this buyer’s market and secure your first home at the earliest.

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Often people wait for their residency approval to take their first step on the property ladder. Nevertheless, they can use this time by preparing themselves for their next big move (buying their first home).

A mortgage adviser can guide you in the right direction. This can ease your home-buying journey and sharper the process.

Book your no obligation free consultation today with multiple awards-winning mortgage adviser by calling Drashti on (022 328 0795) from Team 0800RACHNA.

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If buying newly built property, first home buyers can request banks for pre-approval.

What is pre-approval?

A pre-approval is a confirmation letter from the bank given to the borrower validating an amount borrower can get as a loan, subject to certain conditions being satisfied. Often the term ‘Conditional Offer Letter’ is used for pre-approval, which means the letter of approval with subject to certain conditions to be met.

Pre-approval is free and no obligation to draw down with following advantages:

- Buyers know their borrowing capacity so that they can confidently search for houses
- With valid pre-approval, buyers can better negotiate the deal
- One can prepare their future budget based on their mortgage repayments
- It can speed up the process of house hunting
- Pre-approvals are mostly valid for 90 days

To get pre-approval, take a free consultation from us today to know your borrowing capacity appropriate to your situation.

Our expertise is to give you friendly advice and shop the best deals for you based on your goal.

To discuss more, call Drashti on 022 328 0795 from Team 0800RACHNA.

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