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On the border of the wild

It’s a lifestyle many people dream of, The Wild

“But … I booked …”
Lifestyle and Decor

“But … I booked …”

You’ve saved up all year to go on holiday, you’ve booked your holiday but when you arrive you're told that your booking doesn't exist.

SALE FAIL: Don’t keep your seller in suspense
Property Advice

SALE FAIL: Don’t keep your seller in suspense

Most, if not all, property sale agreements contains suspensive conditions. If you're buying, you need to understand these conditions: doing so could save you a great deal of money and keep matters out of the High Court in the ...

Property Advice

Overcrowded pools – and other lease disagreements

There’s many a time when I’ve wanted to get out of something. A recent instance is the body corporate committee that someone volunteered me to join. The unit was intended to be merely an investment, but as an owner, although we ...

Negotiate a lower interest rate
Property Advice

Negotiate a lower interest rate

Follow these tips and put yourself in a stronger position when it comes to negotiating a lower interest rate with the bank.

“I want my money back!”
Property Advice

“I want my money back!”

Most of think that the deposit we put down when buying a home will be refunded if the sale doesn’t go through. After all, we are not talking about a paltry sum here, we are talking about a large amount of money that is lodged ...

The state of estate living
News

The state of estate living

It’s not surprising that, given our high crime rate, people are choosing to live in gated estates. The adage “safety in numbers” definitely applies here and with upmarket estates offering a wealth of security services, it’s ...

Property Advice

Home loan tips from Tim Akinnusi from Nedbank

Some expert advice on home loans. Tim Akinnusi from Nedbank chats about the various factors. 1. First time home buyers 2. Nedbank Home Buyers' guide 3. Buying options 4. Location is key 5. Online Application 6. Quick Approval ...

The “hot bath” theory
Property Advice

The “hot bath” theory

What does a nice, hot, deep bath have to do with investing? More than you think! In fact, it could be the most important lesson you’ve learnt since reading Dr Seuss’ The Bike Lesson many years ago, in which Junior Bear learnt one ...