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Eish, Why Won't the Bank Give Me Another Bond?
8 5 min
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Eish, Why Won't the Bank Give Me Another Bond?

Bank said "not yet" on your next property? Why investors hit the bond ceiling around property two or three, and what changes when a company buys.

Michael Bowen
Michael Bowen
24/10/2026
How Much Bond Can You Afford in South Africa?
9 5 min
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How Much Bond Can You Afford in South Africa?

How much bond can you afford? Why banks generally cap repayments at about a third of gross income, what that ceiling means for investors, and how to work around it.

Michael Bowen
Michael Bowen
21/10/2026