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Community housing schemes need electrical compliance certificates
Property Advice

Community housing schemes need electrical compliance certificates

Electrical compliance certificates applies to community housing schemes as well as to individual freehold properties. How can you be compliant?

Cost-effective Solar Photo-voltaic (PV) for ultimate energy supply
Lifestyle and Decor

Cost-effective Solar Photo-voltaic (PV) for ultimate energy supply

Solar Photo-voltaic (PV) installation is a sustainable lifestyle choice that will transform finances for up to 25 years.

The real estate cyber fraudster
Property Advice

The real estate cyber fraudster

It’s no surprise that property transactions pose a major risk for cybercrimes.

Ways to resolve neighbour disputes
Property Advice

Ways to resolve neighbour disputes

Homeowners can select their home, but they cannot select their neighbours.

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 a sectional title property
Property Advice

Buying a sectional title property

Sectional title properties are readily available for purchase in South Africa. This is what you need to know before buying a sectional title unit.

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.

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?

Covid 19 awareness for agents during the holidays
Property Advice

Covid 19 awareness for agents during the holidays

The fourth wave of Covid-19 is expected soon, so how can estate agents stay safe?