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Holiday rentals in False Bay & Southern Surburbs
Lifestyle and Decor

Holiday rentals in False Bay & Southern Surburbs

The Southern Suburbs and False Bay are fast becoming holiday favourites and the holiday home market is growing.

Are you living in the right home?
Lifestyle and Decor

Are you living in the right home?

Your house number determines whether your home is suited you, according to numerology principles. Here’s how to find out whether your home is a good fit for you.

Save energy and boost your deposit savings
Property Advice

Save energy and boost your deposit savings

Don't let higher energy bills spike your budget this summer. Give your home buying deposit a boost by implementing these energy saving measures.

New sectional title legislation: What property owners and investors must know
News

New sectional title legislation: What property owners and investors must know

New legislation that was gazetted last month has major implications for the budgets and administration of sectional title schemes. Find out how they will affect you.

Not so (pet) friendly South Africa
News

Not so (pet) friendly South Africa

Finding a pet-friendly rental home is becoming increasingly tough as a “no pet” policy spreads across major metros in South Africa.

Find the right agent for you
Property Advice

Find the right agent for you

Buying a home can be nerve wrecking, particularly for first timers. The trick to feeling comfortable is to find an agent with a personality that is the right fit for you

Selling your home: Sole Mandate or Multi-listing?
Property Advice

Selling your home: Sole Mandate or Multi-listing?

Should you go with a single agency or a number of different agencies when selling your home? Here's why you should consider a sole mandate.

Over-supply slows down Sandton’s sectional title market
News

Over-supply slows down Sandton’s sectional title market

Sandton’s once-buoyant sectional title market is being subdued by over-supply as ongoing development outpaces demand.

What would you give up to afford a home?
Property Advice

What would you give up to afford a home?

For the older generation, saving for a home meant cutting out expensive luxuries. Millennials on the other hand are not prepared to give up the finer things in pursuit of the home ownership dream.