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Refinancing your property tips
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Refinancing your property tips

If you can pay your home loan early, not only do you have improved financial stability but you’ll save on the interest you pay.

Exterior home remodel
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Exterior home remodel

As Spring approaches it might be time to elevate the exterior of your home in line with your uplifted mood.

Cape Town Weather
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Cape Town Weather

For the second time, Cape Town has been selected as national winner in the WWF’s One Planet City Challenge.

How to choose the right neighbourhood: First time homebuyers
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How to choose the right neighbourhood: First time homebuyers

A guide for first time homebuyers who are under 30, and not restricted by where they have to live.

A basic checklist to baby-proof your home
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A basic checklist to baby-proof your home

Before your baby or toddler gets on the move, here’s how to ensure their safety in the home.

Avoid costly bank loan mistakes
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Avoid costly bank loan mistakes

Understand the different types of loans, and why you should be careful when applying for them.

The role of trustees in a Sectional Title Estate
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The role of trustees in a Sectional Title Estate

The trustees of a body corporate within a Sectional Title must have the best interests of all residents at heart.

Levy increases in Sectional Title estates
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Levy increases in Sectional Title estates

To increase levies, trustees of body corporates need to adhere to the Sectional Title Schemes Management Act (STSMA), and its prescribed management rules.

Distressing ‘Cat’ calls in estates
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Distressing ‘Cat’ calls in estates

For some living in estates where pets are allowed, neighbour’s wandering cats have become a problem for some residents. How should this type of complaint be handled?