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Why a home loan doesn't have to tie you down
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Why a home loan doesn't have to tie you down

Having a home loan does not necessarily mean that you must live in it year-round. Here's how you can have a bond and travel too.

Top Inner City Johannesburg suburbs for buyers
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Top Inner City Johannesburg suburbs for buyers

Lightstone property data shows the most popular suburbs in Johannesburg inner city in terms of property price growth.

Do provincial election outcomes affect property market?
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Do provincial election outcomes affect property market?

Two property consultants confirm that it is not provincial elections that cause semigration, rather it is the performance of individual municipalities.

Key trends shaping architecture in 2019
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Key trends shaping architecture in 2019

For both home owners and architects there is a keen focus on sustainability, wellness, smart homes and the comforts of technology, indoor-outdoor living, artisanal features and more.

Spotlight on: Jeffreys Bay
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Spotlight on: Jeffreys Bay

“Winning the Kwela ‘Town of the Year’ title last year has really put Jeffreys Bay in the spotlight and made many more people aware of the wonderful lifestyle it has to offer.

New residential lifestyle estate is a first for Linksfield
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New residential lifestyle estate is a first for Linksfield

The Neighbourhood is a new mixed-use development in the historic Linksfield suburb and is the only secure residential and lifestyle estate in the area.

Mixed use developments on the rise
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Mixed use developments on the rise

Mixed use developments are a shining star in the property world. Here’s why they’re so popular.

Why inflation impacts on your property wealth
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Why inflation impacts on your property wealth

The residential property market has not beaten inflation in 11 years. Magnus Heystek explains the reasons for this and offers valuable advice.

Soweto property market experiencing a boom
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Soweto property market experiencing a boom

Even though Soweto is sometimes still perceived as an area that offers mainly low cost housing, this may not the case anymore.