How a deposit affects your home loan payments

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Gavin Kelsey, COO of real estate agency group Just Property, shares insights on why it's important to save for a deposit for a house. This is especially important for first-time home buyers who are likely to find it tougher to get into the property market currently, with the 14-year-high interest rates.
18 Jul 2023 English South Africa Investing · Business

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