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Choosing artwork for your home
Lifestyle and Decor

Choosing artwork for your home

Artwork adds beauty and character to any space. Here are some tips for selecting the right pieces for each space.

Gardening in spring
Lifestyle and Decor

Gardening in spring

Get to know what to plant, what to prune, what to feed in Spring.

Where there’s a will, there’s a way ahead for your loved ones
Property Advice

Where there’s a will, there’s a way ahead for your loved ones

A will is an important document which outlines important aspects concerning assets. What constitutes a will and how should it be done?

Buying property through a family trust
Property Advice

Buying property through a family trust

Purchasing property through a family trust is worth considering. Why is this a good option?

Rental deposit guidelines
Property Advice

Rental deposit guidelines

Rental deposit disputes are very common in South African. What are the causes and how best should this be handled?

Key considerations when buying heritage homes
Property Advice

Key considerations when buying heritage homes

Heritage homes are a viable property investment avenue. What are the implications of buying and owning a property with heritage status?

Cohabitating versus legal marriage and property
Property Advice

Cohabitating versus legal marriage and property

Co-ownership of property is allowed in South Africa. What are the guidelines concerning cohabitating and legal marriages?

How to attract birds to your garden
Property Advice

How to attract birds to your garden

Birds are a big part of the environmental eco-system. Discover how to encourage birds to visit your garden.

Has the rental market turned the corner?
Property Advice

Has the rental market turned the corner?

PayProp’s rental index for the second quarter of 2021 shows that rentals seem to have stabilised, at least for now.