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Secure Living - A New Form of Elitism?

It comes as no surprise that the alleged murder of Reeva Steenkamp by Oscar Pistorius has been dominating international headlines. However, one report that has been republished around the world, suggesting that wealthy South ...
Property Advice
Lea Jacobs
21 Feb 2013

Relationships Affect the Rental Market

Romance is bad for the rental market. We know that Valentine's Day has a huge impact on sales of flowers, chocolates and candlelit dinners. But romance also has a huge impact on another area of the economy: property. When a ...
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Press
20 Feb 2013

Statistics Show Positive Start to 2013

The latest statistics from ooba, South Africa’s biggest bond originator, show the average house price reached R894,510 in January 2013, up 5.2% from R850,589 in January 2012. Month on month, the average house price increased ...
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Press
20 Feb 2013

Make Yours a Victorian Bathroom

In line with the trend towards times gone by when the world was a simpler place, bathroom designers are stepping back in time to borrow ideas from yesteryear.
Property Advice
Jacqueline Gray
20 Feb 2013

Can a landlord legally disconnect a tenant's utilities?

Q&A with Michelle Dickens from the Tenant Profile Network Transcript: The disconnection of utilities, both electricity and water, is illegal in terms of the Rental Housing Act. That applies to residential tenants. In terms of ...
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Tenant Profile Network
20 Feb 2013

All those in Favour of Home Inspections say Aye

It's really strange, but it often seems that people take far more care when buying a used car than when buying a new or used property.
Property Advice
Lea Jacobs
20 Feb 2013

First time buyers - planning carefully for the future

Today’s first time buyers plan carefully, and are specific in what they require from a property.
Property Advice
Adrian Goslett
20 Feb 2013

To buy or to build a house?

When making your decision about buying vs. building, there is a selection of issues to consider. Building your own home has the potential to be easier than before...
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Press
19 Feb 2013

Guns in Homes Increase Danger, not Safety

Last week’s fatal shooting in the exclusive home of one of SA’s most revered athletes, in the midst of cruel media speculation, and the absence of conclusive evidence, emphasised the importance of gun safety in homes. Chilling ...
Property Advice
Anna-Marie Smith
19 Feb 2013

To buy or to build?

When making your decision about buying vs. building, there is a selection of issues to consider. Building your own home has the potential to be easier than before.
Property Advice
Cathy Nolan
19 Feb 2013