Thuli Phongolo Buys 2nd House and Shares Plans to Sell Old Home: “Buy It, I Need the Money”

• Thuli Phongolo shared that she recently purchased a new house, and was excited to tell her followers
• The actress and DJ shared some snapshots and revealed that she has a new home on her Instagram stories
• Many people had a lot to say after seeing Thuli Phongolo's latest lavish purchase, which she gushed over in videos
• Briefly News received insight from homeownership adviser, Andrea Carr, who discussed the most important aspects for first-time homebuyers to consider

Thuli Phongolo flexed a recent luxury property purchase. The DJ was raving about her experience while shopping for the house.

Thuli Phongolo's update about home ownership received lots of attention on social media. Peeps had a lot to say after seeing that she had another property to her name after buying one in 2023.

Thuli buys another house

Thuli P shared a video and photos of her new house on her Instagram stories. X user @sanelenkosixx later reshared the post after it expired on Instagram. In the posts, Thuli raved that she had an amazing time buying the property as a new investor.

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She squealed with joy about buying the new house and celebrated getting the keys. Thuli also showed off the art pieces she bought for her new garden and said she's obsessed with the look.

Thuli P also said goodbye to her old house after showing it off one last time, saying she can't wait to go to her new one. Thuli gushed over the palm trees at her old house, saying she loved them, but they were too high maintenance and she would not get them again. Thuli revealed she'd be selling her old house and joked that people should buy it because she needs the money. See the photos and videos of her celebrating below:

What to consider when buying a home

Homeownership advisor Andrea Carr shared the most important aspects to consider when buying a house. Carr told Briefly News:

"First-time homebuyers can avoid regrets by focusing on both the practical and emotional aspects of buying a home."

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See the checklist Andrea Carr shared for the most important factors to think about when buying a home:

• Finances first -get pre-approved mortgage to know your true price ranges.
• Location over everything - consider commute time, neighbourhood and future development.
• Hidden costs- take note of inspection, appraisal and repair costs.
• Inspection - get a professional to inspect the property to avoid big issues.
• Have a non-negotiables list -Be clear about what your ideal house must-haves.

Financial advisor Andrea Carr told Briefly News that when buying a house, there are other financial factors to consider, including rates, taxes, insurance, levies, utilities and maintenance, as they will be monthly costs. Establishing an emergency fund is also important, as homeownership may come with surprise expenses from repairs, or even major life changes, such as job loss.

First-time home-buyers should also avoid emotional decision making. Carr advised Briefly News readers:

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"Don’t get caught up in bidding wars or fall in love with aesthetics alone. Walk away if the home doesn’t check enough boxes (FOMO is real, but regret lasts longer)."

The financial advisor added a home should always be a practical fit for future goals as well as current lifestyle, for example, would you be able to make time for yardwork, be able to afford regular upkeep? Carr also advised that homebuyers should talk to potential neighbours about the area.

SA discusses Thuli P's big achievement

Some people congratulated Thuli while others threw shade speculating about the source of her money. Many others shared their sincere congratulations to Thuli.

@TumeloTiger1 said:

"Nice house though."

@Saltiesunmasked was amazed:

"Didn't she "buy" a R6m house just a little over two years ago in Bryanston? Cha unemali bo 😊 2 mansions under three years? Impressive☺️"

@Jfingazz remarked:

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"Looks like the entertainment industry pays really well in SA."

@LouisBlanco_ commented:

"Thuli P is such a sweet girl. Well deserved 💜"

@millsopinion admired Thuli:

"She has a great mindset."

@Mulangan0 stated:

"Baddies are becoming hustlers."

Gatsheni builds new home for rural KZN family

Briefly News previously reported that a Kwa-Zulu Natal family's lives have changed for the better, all thanks to Gatsheni. The Maskandi singer transformed their leaking mud house into a well-built home with a modern touch.

The Maskandi singer Gatsheni, who hails from uPhongolo, changed the life of a rural family by gifting them a new home. Christmas came early for the family, which hails from the same homestead as the singer.

Known for his smash hit song Hit After Hit, Gatsheni was touched by the family's living situation and gave them a new home. Sharing the pictures on Facebook, the Maskandi star turned the event into a whole spectacle as he had some members of the community present.

Source: Briefly News