Articles by Staff Writer
Don’t lock yourself into a fixed interest rate
Fixing interest on your home loan could be a big mistake.
Homeowners feeling down
More repossessions on the cards as we face another hike
Shopping at the credit store
New research shows that retailers sell the most credit through store cards.
Middle-sector house prices tumble 5%
House prices in the middle segment of the market fell 5% year on year in April.
Cars sacrificed as repo rate bites
Local auctioneers are reporting a 'marked' increase in the number of repossessed property auctions.
Revised bill for tax advisers published
Auditors who give tax advice would not be subject to the disciplinary procedures of a new regulatory board.
Nominal house price growth forecast at 5-6%
Nominal house price growth of between 5% and 6% is projected for 2008.
Standard Bank computers on the blink
Standard bank group had to close its doors for about three hours when software problems prevented branch, internet and credit card payments.
Rate hikes and a recession
The interest rate ramp might cause recession warn experts.
Sasol announces BEE partners
Sasol has announced the 50 black groups which will share in its R28 billion black empowerment deal.
Food shock on its way
Pioneer Foods warns it will pass 'very high' costs onto consumers.
Credit life growth in the doldrums
Growth in credit life insurance in SA has been hit by tightening macroeconomic conditions, prompting banks to diversify into noncredit life products.