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Are estates really the answer?
Not too long ago, gated communities and ‘secure’ luxury estates were something of an oddity. Not so anymore. Today, you don’t have to go too far to see a massive mixed - use ‘city within a city’ secured by military grade ...
Pet -proof your home
Not too long ago my husband and I decided to adopt a Siamese kitten. A cat owner all my life, I thought I was quite prepared for any cat related eventualities. I was wrong.
5 Industry leaders, including South African's, set stage for Real Estate Crowdfunding to go from early adopter to mainstream at MIPIM
MIPIM is the largest real estate event in the world, with 21 000 people attending and literally the most astute property professionals globally, from governments, institutions, developers and investors coming to Cannes, France, ...
Starting a neighbourhood watch
With crime an everyday part of our lives, residents are taking back their streets by forming neighbourhood watches. Here’s how to get started.
The Benefits of Working from Home
How to make sure that you maintain your productivity when working from home.
Pets peeves – residents who don’t obey the rules
Hearing that a much-loved dog is going to have to find a new home is bound to pull more than a few heart strings.
Safety tips for estate agents
Crime is a problem in South Africa and estate agents who spend most of the day meeting strangers and showing them around properties are particularly vulnerable. Read how agents can keep safe.
Entertain outdoors in style
Deep blue skies, white fluffy clouds, green gardens and long, sunshine filled days. It’s the height of summer and what better way to make the most of it than by entertaining family and friends outside? Generally speaking, South ...
The true cost of a free lunch
I've never been one to write about personal stuff. However the goings-on over this last weekend made me rethink this policy. I was asked to help my seven-month-pregnant daughter and her lovely husband to move home. Actually, ...
Beware the “buyer” who arrives alone
It's not unusual for a buyer to view a home more than once before making a decision. However, sellers need to be aware that there are “buyers” who are far more interested in pinching the family ...