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Must-haves for first time home buyers
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Must-haves for first time home buyers

Congratulations! You’ve signed the paperwork and as the proud owner of your first home, you must be eager to settle in. Here's where to start and what to consider, when moving in.

Tips for choosing a generator
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Tips for choosing a generator

With load shedding back in full force, here's how to pick the right generator for your home.

Sectional titles are taking over in Cape Town
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Sectional titles are taking over in Cape Town

Why sectional title homes are dominating the Cape Town property market.

Investment opportunities in other African countries
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Investment opportunities in other African countries

Hear from the experts about where the best investment opportunities lie, in other African countries.

How to attract buyers and tenants in 2019
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How to attract buyers and tenants in 2019

A look at the property trends for real estate investors in the year ahead.

Tips for using gas appliances in the home
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Tips for using gas appliances in the home

Switching from electricity to gas? Before you do, take note of these do's and don'ts for using gas in your home.

New Year's resolutions for your home
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New Year's resolutions for your home

New year, new room? Here’s how to shake up your home in line with your 2019 resolutions, without breaking your budget.

Understanding your rights to common property in sectional titles
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Understanding your rights to common property in sectional titles

One of the most frequent causes of friction between residents in Sectional Title schemes is misuse of the common property, so it is important to understand how it works.

7 ways you can be a better neighbour
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7 ways you can be a better neighbour

Neighbourhood squabbles are time-consuming, annoying, and negatively affect your happy home. Here’s our how to guide on how to be a better neighbour.