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Prime waterfront locations that aren't by the sea
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Prime waterfront locations that aren't by the sea

Seaside homes aren't the only waterfront locations that buyers should consider. Lakes, lagoons, canals and dams have much to offer home buyers.

Top 10 Cape country estates
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Top 10 Cape country estates

For quality living and great investment potential, these estates in the Cape are ideal.

Predictions for foreign buyers market
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Predictions for foreign buyers market

What the result of Moody's credit opinion report means for foreign investment in South Africa.

Upper Highway ready for buyers
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Upper Highway ready for buyers

Amidst the current economic situation, the Upper Highway Area of Durban is booming, and buyers are attracted to this area.

Why you want your municipality to be financially independent
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Why you want your municipality to be financially independent

Municipalities are going to need to be creative if they want to sustain through tough economic conditions exacerbated by income losses from load-shedding, and increases in power costs from Eskom.

What is the National Credit Act?
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What is the National Credit Act?

Here's what the NCA is all about, and how it protects consumers.

Value for money in Joburg's northern suburbs
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Value for money in Joburg's northern suburbs

Within the northern suburbs of Johannesburg, residential properties priced up to R5 million are sought after, with the sweet spot being properties priced below R1.5 million.

What does Moody's delay mean for homeowners?
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What does Moody's delay mean for homeowners?

International credit ratings agency, Moody’s was scheduled to make an announcement on South Africa’s credit rating, but they haven't done it yet. Why the delay?

How load shedding affects the residential market
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How load shedding affects the residential market

The how's and why's of load shedding, and how it's affecting the property market.