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How to manage insurance and security
Property Advice

How to manage insurance and security

Don’t cancel insurance or security until the new occupants move in. Why should this be so?

Buying property? The 3 questions you’re probably not asking…but should be
Property Advice

Buying property? The 3 questions you’re probably not asking…but should be

Buying property is a process which involves different stages. Which questions must you ask through this process?

Top 6 tending colour palettes for your new home design
Lifestyle and Decor

Top 6 tending colour palettes for your new home design

Elegant designs and sophisticated colour schemes are key elements in achieving a perfect home design.

Built in cupboards for small bedrooms
Lifestyle and Decor

Built in cupboards for small bedrooms

You can add more space to your small bedroom with a stylish built-in cupboard.

The value of homeowners insurance during the holiday season
News

The value of homeowners insurance during the holiday season

Natasha Osman – Absa Bancassurance, Head of HOC (Homeowner’s Comprehensive Insurance), highlights the value of homeowners insurance over the holiday season.

Close call for MPC – repo rate hike disappointing for home buyers with mortgages
News

Close call for MPC – repo rate hike disappointing for home buyers with mortgages

The repo rate hike has negatively affected home buyers says Dr Andrew Golding, CE of the Pam Golding Property group.

How to cancel a home loan without penalties
Property Advice

How to cancel a home loan without penalties

Cancelling a bond is a difficult and costly decision if not handled properly. How should the cancellation be done?

How to deal with building plan compliance
Property Advice

How to deal with building plan compliance

Before signing an offer to purchase, you must check that the building complies with the approved plans.

How to overcome the "Tricky-Triad" of access control
Property Advice

How to overcome the "Tricky-Triad" of access control

Access control is a major security issue in residential estates and complexes. What are the dynamics around this?