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Property developers become more water-conscious
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Property developers become more water-conscious

What can Cape Town’s property developers do to continue providing housing for Capetonians while reducing their water usage?

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.

Constitution and community schemes
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Constitution and community schemes

Recent rulings with regards to gated estates should make HOA's think twice before imposing fines.

Are your body corporate rules reasonable?
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Are your body corporate rules reasonable?

Which rules are reasonable, and which are not, in a Homeowner Association (HOA) and body corporate.

Insurance policy renewals in sectional title schemes
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Insurance policy renewals in sectional title schemes

Why insurance policies in sectional titles need to be renewed and what should be included.

Now is the time to move for schools
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Now is the time to move for schools

If you need to relocate so you can get your child into a particular school next year, now’s the time to do so.

Downsizing tips for empty nesters
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Downsizing tips for empty nesters

3 common mistakes that empty-nesters make when moving into a smaller home.

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.