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Become a property detective and reveal your property’s heritage
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Become a property detective and reveal your property’s heritage

Heritage Day offers an opportunity to look beyond the bricks and mortar of your home and uncover the history of the property on which it stands.

Solar update: Buyer’s checklist
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Solar update: Buyer’s checklist

Before buying a solar-powered home, check certificates, warranties, registration, maintenance records and all included equipment.

How to use your home loan wisely
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How to use your home loan wisely

Use your home loan wisely to reduce interest, build equity, access flexible finance and support long-term wealth.

Cape rain, Joburg pipes: water becomes a national property question
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Cape rain, Joburg pipes: water becomes a national property question

Water resilience is becoming a key property consideration, with buyers and sellers prioritising reliable water-saving and backup systems.

The Property Show: The smart place to start your property journey
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The Property Show: The smart place to start your property journey

The Property Show at Decorex Joburg from 30 July to 2 August 2026 at the Sandton Convention Centre, helps you to make informed property decisions.

How to care for your garden in winter
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How to care for your garden in winter

Discover the best winter plants for South African gardens, plus practical irrigation tips to keep your garden healthy while saving water.

July savings month: How to save money to keep your home
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July savings month: How to save money to keep your home

Practical savings advice to help homeowners protect their property, manage rising costs, and prepare for unexpected home expenses.

Cybercrime continues to plague property industry
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Cybercrime continues to plague property industry

As property transactions rise, Buyers Trust highlights how secure, bank-hosted deposit handling can help protect buyers from cybercrime.

The eco-smart garden may help you sell quickly
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The eco-smart garden may help you sell quickly

Eco-smart gardens with indigenous plants and water-saving features can boost buyer appeal, reduce costs and help homes sell faster.