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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
Jacqueline Gray
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
The Roosting Venus
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
Lea Jacobs
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
Jacqueline Gray
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
Lea Jacobs
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
Anna-Marie Smith
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
The Roosting Venus
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
Jacqueline Gray
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
Lea Jacobs
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
Lea Jacobs
07 Aug 2014