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Joburg rental market shows major slowdown
News

Joburg rental market shows major slowdown

Johannesburg's rental market has seen a significant shift in demand as the economic downturn makes it increasingly challenging for cash-strapped South Africans.

Holiday rental nightmares
Lifestyle and Decor

Holiday rental nightmares

For some who rented accommodation online, this holiday seasons has had a bitter start, after they they were scammed. Here's how to avoid your holiday becoming a disaster.

Helderberg and Boland developments
Lifestyle and Decor

Helderberg and Boland developments

Semigration is fuelling the demand for residential estate living in the Boland and Helderberg regions.

Create trust, unlock value and sell your home faster
Property Advice

Create trust, unlock value and sell your home faster

When Lee-Ann Dobrescu, co-creator of Hollard’s Home Warranty, sold her home to buy another, she knew it was the perfect opportunity to put her creation to the test.

Don’t wait for “the one” before you buy a home
Property Advice

Don’t wait for “the one” before you buy a home

If you’re young and working, you don’t have to wait until you’re in a permanent relationship before you buy your first home.

Student housing scores top marks with investors
News

Student housing scores top marks with investors

The ongoing student-housing shortage in the Western Cape – indeed in the whole of SA – provides a potentially lucrative opportunity for buy-to-let investors.

Award-winning Pinnacle Point Estate scoops international accolade!
News

Award-winning Pinnacle Point Estate scoops international accolade!

Competing against the best in the world, Pinnacle Point Estate has been voted the top golf course in South Africa at the 3rd Annual World Golf Awards.

An opportunity for momentum?
News

An opportunity for momentum?

South Africa escaped a downgrade last week from the 3 major ratings agencies. Harcourts CEO, Richard Gray discusses the impact of this.

Before you buy, ask these questions
Property Advice

Before you buy, ask these questions

Ask these questions at a show day, to ensure that you make the best home buying decision possible.