Bank repossessed houses or foreclosed homes as it is sometimes referred to. Are available for first-time buyers and other people looking to buy property at a bargain price. Studies have shown that the number of people experiencing repossession by the major banks is on the increase. And although this may have quite a damaging effect on the property market in general… It does offer first-time house buyers an opportunity to find affordable housing.
Finding bank repossessed houses these days is not as easy as it once was however. Because most mortgage buyers no longer reveal that property they are selling is in fact repo.
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The main reason for this kind of approach being that these companies do not desire the image of being home-takers. Therefore would much rather be referred to as home-makers, a far more family friendly image.
It is important to do some research before going ahead and taking the plunge to buy a repo home. The previous owner could well of left the property in a poor state. Especially if they were short of money before the bank or financial institute came to repossess their house.
Also, location is as important to consider when buying a repo home as it is when looking for property that has not been repossessed. People that end up with financial trouble often try to sell their houses themselves. Before the bank forecloses on them. So just ask yourself the question why the bank came to repossess a property. There may be a railway line running through the back garden.
SA Banks that Offer Bank Repossessed Houses
- Standard Bank
- Nedbank
- FNB Bank
- Capitec Bank
- SA Home Loans (not a bank)
There are occasional auctions that auction off property that a bank or other financial institute has had to repossess. Therefore check the local newspapers and online sources for repossession auctions that are in a town or city close to where you live.
All in all do your research and just be careful to use a little common sense before jumping in to buy bank repossessed houses and property.