The Advantages Of Home Ownership

21 Oct The Advantages Of Home Ownership

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Buying a house is exhilarating and it’s also one of life’s greatest accomplishments.The advantages of home ownership go beyond financial gain. Being a homeowner is a success and an investment in the future that offers stability and security.

According to South Africa’s annual General Household Survey for 2020, in South Africa 63.5% of households live in unbonded homes that they own. 7.7% are still paying off their bonds.

Although purchasing a home may seem like a daunting task, there are several advantages to home ownership that make the experience worthwhile and enhance your quality of life. This article outlines the advantages of home ownership in South Africa and why it pays to own a property rather than rent.

Stability and Predictability

Renting is less stable than home ownership. The possibility of a landlord refusing to renew a lease is not a concern when you own the home. Renters often have to hustle to find new housing due to unforeseen circumstances.

Control your Living Expenses

In addition, owning a property can be less expensive because it offers the predictability that renting does not. When renting, tenants are at the whim of their landlords, who may increase the rent. Having a home loan makes it easier to plan, budget, and invest for the future, as you can depend on those bond repayments over the term of your loan. Note to the reader: Although interest rates might be variable, having a home loan may make it easier to plan.

Owning Property is a Form of Wealth

The most valuable asset you can own is your home. Additionally, its value will rise progressively over time. Once the property is paid for, you will always have a place to live, and you will be able to include it in your estate, giving your heirs or beneficiaries a fiscal advantage in life. According to cnbc.com owning a home affords you much more than just a roof over your head. One of the most reliable methods to create a solid financial foundation for future generations is to buy a home. This is an essential first step in creating generational wealth.

Autonomy

Although owning a home has many financial advantages, home owners can have more freedom and autonomy. If you are the owner of your home, you can make changes in accordance with Municipal bylaws, and estate and housing complex regulations. When it comes to landscaping, painting, appliances, and other such matters, you have more autonomy than someone who rents. When you rent a property, these decisions are up to the property owner.

Long Term Investment

Owning a home can be a good investment. If you’ve found your ideal home: congratulations. Consider the fact that if you rent for the same period of time you do not have an investment. In contrast, homeowners reduce their principle and increase their equity with each home loan payment, thereby creating a forced savings program. Making additional payments might help you save money faster, lower the interest you pay on your home loan and maybe even enable you to pay it off early. Note to the reader: while you will not lower the interest rate, additional payments will reduce the amount of interest owed.

You Can Draw From Home Equity

The term “equity” describes the discrepancy between the market value of the property and the balance owed on your bond.

You can use this equity as security for further loans. If you need to cover a significant expense, such home renovations, you may have access to a lump sum of cash. The home’s equity acts as security for the lender. The combined loan-to-value (CLTV) ratio, which ranges from 80% to 90% of the home’s appraised value, may be used in part to determine how much a homeowner is permitted to borrow. Of course, the borrower’s credit rating and payment history also affect the loan’s principal and interest rate.

If the advantages of home ownership listed above are enough to convince you to become a homeowner and to start enjoying the independence, security and stability you gain when owning property, the first step is to talk to a property lawyer and discuss your options. It is important to make sure you are ready for the responsibility, both financially and mentally, but you can begin the exciting and rewarding journey of a lifelong investment in the property market.

Do you need a conveyancer? Contact AWD Law for professional property advice before signing your Offer to Purchase.

Kindly be advised that AWD Law does not enter into litigation on behalf of clients. Our conveyancers specialise exclusively in the development of vacant land, property transfers, bond registrations, administration of deceased estates and notarial practice. Should you require assistance with a litigation, kindly contact The Legal Practice Council.

Contact AWD Law For Professional Property Advice before signing your Offer to Purchase.

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CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

  • Dear Andre, I hereby want to thank you, Laetitia Dekker and all involved at your Firm, for your excellent services rendered to us with the purchase of our house in Bethlehem. Since we made the decision to purchase a house in another Province, we were bombarded by scammers. You, Laetitia and your Firm renewed our experience that trust and being professional, is at the forefront of your business and the continued communication throughout the process is superb. All the documentation and our personal information that you handled and sent to for example ABSA involved, was handled with care and respect. We moved from Centurion to Bethlehem on Saturday, 14 December 2024 and when we got here, I was so grateful for your assistance in the process and that our home registered in our names on 12 December 2024 without any delays or misrepresentation. We will definitely be in contact with your Firm if in the future we decide to buy a property in Pretoria for rental purposes. Thank you once again for your excellent assistance and services rendered.

  • Hi Bronwen, Dankie, ons bewys van betaling volg. Ons sluit eers die 20ste, nog so baie om af te handel vir die jaar! Dis ‘n plesier en dankie vir julle spoedige en vriendelike diens, altyd ‘n plesier om saam met julle te werk. Mag julle ‘n geseende feesseisoen geniet en lekker uitrus vir die nuwe jaar! Groete,

  • Hallo Bronwen, Baie dankie bankbesonderhede. Ons sal beslis nog vir julle stuur. Baie dankie vir jul goeie diens en hulp met die transaksie. Groete,

  • Dear Laetitia, Thank you for a wonderful service you provided. Yourself, Andre and Annelize. We appreciate the support and we are now proud owners. God bless you all. Regards.

  • Dear Annalize, I want to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for your confirmation of the registration of the property at 939 Thermesco Street. Navigating this transaction was not without its challenges, and your expertise and perseverance were invaluable in overcoming them. I truly appreciate your dedication and professionalism throughout the process. Thank you for your hard work and support. I look forward to the opportunity to work together again in the future. If there's anything further needed on my end, please feel free to reach out. Kind regards,

  • Dear Annalize, I want to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for your confirmation of the registration of the property. Navigating this transaction was not without its challenges, and your expertise and perseverance were invaluable in overcoming them. I truly appreciate your dedication and professionalism throughout the process. Thank you for your hard work and support. I look forward to the opportunity to work together again in the future. If there's anything further needed on my end, please feel free to reach out. Kind regards,

  • Baie dankie vir u e-pos hierin. Ons kry alreeds uitstekende diens van Bronwen. Ons het al vantevore van u firma gebruik gemaak om Investec verbande vir ons in te dien en het ons toe verwysing gekry by ander prokureur wat gebruik gemaak het van julle en was hul baie tevrede. Baie dankie vir u diens. Groete

  • Annalize Baie baie dankie vir puik diens. Ek klink dalk maar moeilik maar dan moet jy weet ek is raadop ek is naby handoek ingooi en alles loop net verkeerd. Maar met julle diens is ek baie tevrede en julle is baie na aan my hart. Groete

  • "Hi Bronwen Hiermee bewys van betaling, vir jou vriendelike aandag. Weereens baie dankie vir die uitstekende diens hierin. Lekker dag verder"

    Eleanor

  • Thank you so much for such an amazing service and the great effort. Greatly appreciated. Thank you all again.

    Claire

  • Hi Bronwen Hoop jy het ‘n goeie dag gehad. Dankie vir jou goeie diens en vriendelikheid 😊 Jy is awesome.

  • Thank u so much guys..u are the best guys...ur service is superb

    NL

  • Hi Annalize Baie, baie dankie vir al jul moeite en puik diens. Ek maak definitief weer gebruik van julle. Lekker dag

    SDP

  • Dankie. Eks baie dankbaar ons paaie het gekruis. Dis lekker om op n vriendskap basis maar tog profesioneel besigheid te bedryf. My vorige prok ( vriende al vir 35jaar) het n groot chip op sy skouer en as gevolg van sy arogansie al my besighied verloor. Dankie vir die mens wat jy is Andre Groete

    MN

  • Goeie môre Graag wil ek hierdie "wonderlike" nuus met julle deel. Bogemelde transaksie is vandag GEREGISTREER!!! Sonder jul hulp sou dit nie nou gebeur het nie. Baie baie dankie vir jul altyd vriendelike hulp en ondersteuning, ek waardeer dit verskriklik baie. Een nagmerrie agter die rug. Vriendelike groete

    SJN

  • Hallo Bronwen, Baie dankie vir jou puik bestand met die registratie. Ek heg hierby aan bewys van betaling van julle kostes. Lekker naweek vir jou.

    Petra Pretorius

  • Beste Andre en personeel. Dankie vir julle uitstekende diens met die verkoop van die geboue Klein Drakenstein en Cape Coral Die opvolg van e pos instruksies, versoeke en vrae was in elke geval dieselfde dag hanteer of minstens opgevolg. Dit was asof julle 24/7 beskikbaar was en gereageer het. Julle het selfs in meer as een geval die gemoedere tot bedaring gebring en `n modder gooiery voorkom. Dankie vir deeglikheid en die afhandeling van die hele proses in rekord tyd. Julle is 5ster! Dit sal vir my `n voorreg wees om julle aan te beveel by enige iemand anders.

    JB

  • Beste Bronwen, aangeheg bewys van betaling. Baie dankie vir jul altyd vriendelike diens.

    PB

  • Thank you so much for your excellent service. Looking forward to working with you in the future 😊

    TV

  • Awesome great thank you guys really appreciate the amount of effort that everyone put into this deal , please tell Andre I really appreciate the effort.

    CR

  • Good Day Bronwen Thank you, that is brilliant news!!! We appreciate your offices assistance and excellent service herein 😉 Have a great day.

    GD

  • Baie dankie vir die goeie nuus en die puik diens wat ons deurlopend by julle ontvang het tydens die duur van die transaksie. Ons waardeer opreg. Mooi dag vir julle."

  • Vind asb aangeheg ons registrasieskrywe en bewys van betaling van die kommissie hierin. Ons vertrou dit is in orde en bedank jou vir die vriendelike instruksie en samewerking hierin. Ons hoop ons kan gou weer saamwerk.

    Groete

  • "Beste Annalize, Baie dankie vir jul goeie werk. Andre dankie vir jou ook! Vriendelike groete"

  • Nog ‘n goeie verwysing hier!

    Laetitia Dekker

  • Net 'n opregte dankie vir jul puik, professionele en vriendelike diens. Ek kan julle regtig aanbeveel! Vriendelike groete

  • Graag dankie se vir jul flinke diens. Hartlike Groete

    Fred Geyer

  • vreeslik baie dankie en vir julle uitmundende en professionene werk!!!

  • Good day Pertunia I really cannot thank you enough for your promptness and constant feedback you always provide, much appreciated.

    Masego Motshel

  • Dear Pertunia, I trust that you are well. Thank you for your email, content duly noted. Once again thank you for your kind and professional assistance throughout the process. We highly appreciate everything you did. Yours faithfully

    Anami Martinson

  • Dear Andre, I want to bring to your attention how appreciative I am of the service I received from Patricia Erasmus throughout my dealings with her. She has been professional, courteous and often went over and beyond one can expect, to keep me updated and informed, on the status of my sales transaction. She was prompt, throughout my dealings with her and she would often contact me with feedback before I could ask about it first. It is not often that one experiences this dedicated work ethic and please note that her service is a positive contribution to your business.

    Helene Barnard

  • Vir Aandag - Mnr Andre Germishuizen Baie dankie vir proffesionele en uitstekende hantering van ons eiendomstransaksies - wees verseker ons waardeer dit opreg en ons beveel jou en jou span aan kliente wie met vertroue jou kan ondersteun. Seenwense

    Martin/Marie Beylefeld

  • Good day Andre Thank you for your patience in this matter. We have received feedback yesterday afternoon.

    Sampson, Ronel R

  • Thank you for your wonderful service. It’s refreshing to receive such service honestly. Thank your boss for us as well, we really appreciate the professional service we received. Because of you I was able to take the transferring attorneys to task. Be blessed

    Serrah Vilane

  • Wow !! Dit was baie vinnig ! Lekker aand Groete

    Jan van Deventer

  • Wow...Thank you so much, I'm so impressed by the swift service I'm receiving. Blessed regards

    Pauline Kgopa

  • THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP WITH THIS TRANSACTION. IT HAS BEEN A JOURNEY SECOND TO NONE. WELL DONE AWD LAW

    Pierre Mouton

  • Fantasties, baie baie dankie Magda en Andre!! Lekker dag vir julle!

    Julle

  • Goeie dag Andre Ek hoop dit gaan nog goed. Weereens dankie dat jy ons so vroeg kon sien Woensdagoggend. Dit is so lekker dat ons die kontrak voor werk kon doen en nie ‘n halwe dag verlof te moes insit nie. Aangeheg die bewys van betaling vir die rekening soos aan ons gegee is Woensdag. Hou ons asb op hoogte van wat alles gebeur en laat weet asb indien daar nog enige iets is wat jy van ons benodig. Groete

    Jean du Toit

  • Good afternoon Pertunia. I would first off like to thank you for your very efficient and professional service and making the process of buying our first home as seamless and stress free as possible.

    Franco Combrinck