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Duck! Cover! Hold on!
In the early hours of Friday 22 August, Gauteng was rocked by a 3.8 magnitude earthquake. It was the second to strike in less than three weeks.
Property Advice
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Jacqueline Gray
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28 Aug 2014
Back for seconds
There’s something comforting about the communal nature of a salon – the buzz of driers, the gush of warm water and the smell of potions – that seems to get tongues wagging in next to no time ...
Property Advice
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The Roosting Venus
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21 Aug 2014
Eat me while you can …
It appears that South African property vendors will have to consider an awful lot more than the selling price when new legislation comes into effect at the beginning of October.
Laws that will come into force then oblige ...
Property Advice
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Lea Jacobs
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21 Aug 2014
Nothing fishy about sole mandates
Generally speaking, when placing a house on the market, a seller will want to “move” it as quickly and profitably as possible. Agent mandates – which vary – play a crucial role in this regard.
Property Advice
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Jacqueline Gray
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21 Aug 2014
Rather get it in writing
There’s no doubt that being a tenant can be difficult: landlords generally wield a great deal of power and while the obvious answer would be to move from the premises, this is often not feasible – particularly when a landlord ...
Property Advice
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Lea Jacobs
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14 Aug 2014
Want it? Got it!
Knowledge of the latest trends and economic factors that come into play when selling your home is invaluable. Some sellers prefer to control this fine balancing act and have a preference for selling without a middle man, ...
Property Advice
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Anna-Marie Smith
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14 Aug 2014
Stress in the salon
Stormy weather is a phenomenon that leaves no one altogether untouched. Being a lady of sensible solutions, I tend to deal with storms in the most practical way possible, and so whether it’s wind, rain or an emotional furore, I ...
Property Advice
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The Roosting Venus
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14 Aug 2014
How to create a safe space in your home
Tips for creating a safe room where you and your family can retreat, in the unfortunate event of a home intrusion.
Property Advice
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Jacqueline Gray
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14 Aug 2014
Evicted? You HAVE to leave!
While it is heartening to hear that more and more South Africans are now in a position to buy their own homes, a recent case reported in The Star newspaper highlights how important it is for homeowners to educate themselves ...
Property Advice
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Lea Jacobs
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07 Aug 2014
The younger you are: the better to buy
Although the latest interest rate hike isn’t really going to make that much difference to the amount payable on your bond – right now – who knows what the future holds.
Property Advice
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Lea Jacobs
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07 Aug 2014