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Simple tips for a stress-free move
Lifestyle and Decor

Simple tips for a stress-free move

Moving house? Our practical packing and moving tips will make the process easier.

City Bowl ticks the boxes for those wanting to live close to the CBD
News

City Bowl ticks the boxes for those wanting to live close to the CBD

Cape Town’s adjacent City Bowl uniquely offers the perfect synergy of urban accessibility and suburban lifestyle.

PE agents choose older, character homes
News

PE agents choose older, character homes

While many home buyers aspire to acquiring a brand new, modern home, others prefer and appreciate the character and charm of a historic home.

Take these steps now if you plan on buying in 2018
Property Advice

Take these steps now if you plan on buying in 2018

Wanting to buy a home next year? Then now’s the time to start making plans.

The rise of the ‘rentvestor’
News

The rise of the ‘rentvestor’

South Africans that want to get on the property ladder but cannot afford to buy their dream home are buying cheaper properties and renting them out instead.

Help, the previous owner won’t move out of my house
Property Advice

Help, the previous owner won’t move out of my house

Buying a new home can become a nightmare if the previous owner won’t leave. Find out your rights and how to evict them.

False Bay property values rise by 67%
News

False Bay property values rise by 67%

False Bay continues to be a popular choice with Western Cape property buyers due to the attractive coastal lifestyle and affordability.

6 Fabulous Cape Town villas to rent this summer
News

6 Fabulous Cape Town villas to rent this summer

Take a look some of the luxurious properties available to rent on the Atlantic Seaboard for the coming holidays.

Tenants and sectional title scheme conduct rules
Property Advice

Tenants and sectional title scheme conduct rules

The conduct of the occupiers in a sectional title scheme is governed by a set of rules. Both long-term and short-term tenants are bound by these rules.