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First time buyers don't need to panic
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First time buyers don't need to panic

Stepping onto the property ladder can be a daunting venture but this article explains why it shouldn’t stop you from owning your dream home.

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Grand Designs Live showcases ‘up-cycled’ living

The show was divided into sections, specifically Grand Gourmet, Grand Interiors, Grand Build, Grand Kitchens and Bathrooms and Grand Gardens.

Rest in peace - and safety
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Rest in peace - and safety

Honouring the dead has long played an important role in society. One but only need refer to Scotland’s ancient burial mounds, Egypt’s pyramids and the tombs of the Incas for evidence of the importance placed on such matters. Not ...

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How is the property market faring?

The residential property market appears to be coming off the boil somewhat due in large part to an underperforming economy.

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The best value middle class suburbs

The price of middle class homes varies quite dramatically, depending on the area in which they are located.   We decided to take a look at various so-called middle class suburbs around South Africa in order to see which areas ...

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It's time to tighten those belts

South Africans across the board are finding that they are having to tighten their belts quite substantially as the cost of living continues to soar. Escalating food costs, the ever increasing price of fuel and some crippling ...

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Court favours the landlord in electricity payment dispute

From a legislative perspective South African law favours the tenant, but a recent ruling has highlighted the need for landlord's rights to be considered.

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Week with Richard Branson on Necker Island

Dear Investors If you want to see what we did for a week on Necker Island with Richard Branson then I suggest you watch this video - http://bit.ly/1R1A7u4 If you want to learn everything we learnt from Richard Branson then come ...

Building hijackings on the rise
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Building hijackings on the rise

The inner city of Johannesburg is once again being plagued by property hijackers. This is threatening the urban regeneration project that property investors are trying to implement...