Almost 60% of South African homes are owned or co-owned by women, and women are increasingly buying property without a spouse or partner. "Many will be first-time buyers who are hesitant to commit because they feel they are unable to afford such an investment," says Renier Kriek, Managing Director at Sentinel Homes . As someone…

Retirees seeking to buy a home may face major hurdles or downright rejection from home loan providers. This is according to Renier Kriek, Managing Director of innovative home loan provider, Sentinel Homes. "Banks and other lenders are reluctant to offer home loans to retirees because of a higher risk of delinquency," he says. Of course, the richer…