PROPERTY EDITOR’S NOTE

WOULDN’T it be lovely if the price tag on your new home was all you had to pay? In reality, there are several hidden and not-so-hidden costs associated with buying property. It is no secret that buying a home is one of the biggest financial commitments you will ever make in your life, but along with the costs of the physical home, there are various other fees and charges to keep in mind. The listed price you see on a sales brochure or website does not tell the full story of how much you will need to pay when buying a property.

Owning a new home is liberating, but the financial commitment can feel like a burden. With forethought and planning, you can budget for the major expenses that are likely to come your way, which will give you a bit of control and confidence as you settle into your new home. To make the property-buying process much easier, Eswatini Housing Board is offering 100 per cent on transfer costs when buying plots at Woodlands and Mabuya Township.

It’s important to know what costs you’ll incur when you plan to buy your first home so you can prepare yourself for the property-buying process, read through as we share an insight into what transfer costs include.

“The house you looked at today and wanted to think about until tomorrow may be the same house someone looked at yesterday and will buy today.” Take advantage of our edition as we bring you a generously proportioned residence with a choice of spaces for easy living and entertaining, and offers spacious bedrooms and bathrooms that offer comfort. This home boasts five bedrooms and is positioned at Fairview South below Mthunyelelwa in Manzini.

This week’s commercial section presents a three-hectare land with supermarket and bar at Malindza. This incredible commercial property offers easy access and excellent visibility with extremely versatile options; it is perfect for both owner use as well as a great option for buy-torent or even a mix use.

Make sure you do not miss out on this opportunity as Franklin D. Roosevelt said “Real estate cannot be lost or stolen, nor can it be carried away. Purchased with common sense, paid for in full, and managed with reasonable care, it is about the safest investment in the world.”

On the last page, we have an auction page with more information on what is on the market.

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SANELISIWE NDZINISA