Investec's video: Ultimate Guide to Buying a Property for the First Time Investec

Want to know how to buy a house for the first time in South Africa? We speak to influencers and experts to help you understand the process of buying a home in South Africa. For more episodes in this series, visit: https://invest.ec/3v7SkjS. 00:50 How do you know the right time to rent or when to buy a property? 02:10 What do you need to save for when you are interested in buying a property? 03:37 What you need to know before you buy your first property 04:53 How do you set a realistic price range to consider your affordability when buying a property? 07:32 Is there merit in buying a property off-plan? 11:20 Should you be paying more than the minimum repayment amount? 13:35 What are the benefits of buying a property to rent, while living at home? 14:18 Lessons from the panel's experiences 14:56 The advantages of investing in property without owning property - listed property shares 16:06 Some additional costs to factor in when, buying a property, are furniture and home decor