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Homes Near Good Schools Come With a Premium

Figures from the property analyst, Lightstone, have shown that suburbs in all the major cities in South Africa which have established good schools, producing satisfactory academic results, are rated very highly by potential ...
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Press
19 Sep 2012

Heritage values to tempt more than just appetites

Heritage Day celebrations next week will bring renewed focus to the home and the broader built environment, across many different cultural groups.
Property Advice
Anna-Marie Smith
19 Sep 2012

Price, Value and Cost - Elements of a Property’s Worth

Is there any difference between the price paid for a home and the value of that home?
Property Advice
Adrian Goslett
19 Sep 2012

How does security affect your property’s value?

Sobering crime statistics coupled with the fact that many families have been affected by crime either directly or indirectly, have made home buyers in South Africa security conscious.
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Adrian Goslett
18 Sep 2012

A Toast to Good Old England

As a property writer I am fascinated with property in general and a recent visit to the UK bolstered this love affair. I spent my time oohing and aahing over little cottages that dated back to who knows when. These delightful ...
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Lea Jacobs
13 Sep 2012

Don’t Sink Your Financial Ship

Rising utility costs, wage increases and the cost of maintaining a sectional title development have undoubtedly impacted on bodies corporate around the country. It can be said with a fair amount of certainty that bodies ...
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Lea Jacobs
13 Sep 2012

How does security affect your property value?

Sobering crime statistics coupled with the fact that many families have been affected by crime either directly or indirectly, have made home buyers in SA some of the most security conscious.
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RE/MAX
13 Sep 2012

Valuable hints for potential home buyers

The purchase of a home is often the biggest financial commitment that a person makes; yet it is surprising how many buyers go into such transactions with minimal preparation.
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Rawson
13 Sep 2012

Knysna - Feeling the Pinch but still a Good Investment

A recent visit to Knysna confirmed the town’s reputation as a natural wonder and playground for the rich and famous but property activity in the area proves that even this well-to-do property hub is not immune to the effects of ...
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Jacqueline Gray
12 Sep 2012

Don’t Do It Yourself

I am what you would call “inept” when it comes to DIY. The thought of hanging a painting fills me with despair and flashbacks of high-school, where my woodwork skills were laughed at by class-mates. In fact, so poor were my ...
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Shaun Wewege
12 Sep 2012