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6 weird and wonderful ways to cook your food
Lifestyle and Decor

6 weird and wonderful ways to cook your food

From cars to hair straighteners, people have discovered that they can cook their food in creative ways. How many of these would you try?

Cape Town bylaw change allows homeowners to unlock more value
News

Cape Town bylaw change allows homeowners to unlock more value

Cape Town’s Municipal bylaw was recently amended to create an automatic right to build a second dwelling on almost all properties in Cape Town.

What tenants need to know about body corporates
Property Advice

What tenants need to know about body corporates

Find out the correct procedure for dealing with complaints when you are renting a sectional title property.

Running a business from home illegally will land you in trouble
News

Running a business from home illegally will land you in trouble

Just because the municipality has turned a blind eye allowing you to run a guesthouse from your home, this doesn't mean your neighbours are going to have to ignore the situation.

What should you pay for a view?
News

What should you pay for a view?

A home with a view will generally sell for more than a home without one. But just how much value does a view add?

This Concourt judgement is a big win for real estate
News

This Concourt judgement is a big win for real estate

The Constitutional Court has ruled that property owners can no longer be held liable for historical municipal debt on their property.

Tips for selling a vacant home
Property Advice

Tips for selling a vacant home

A vacant home is a target for criminals. Here’s how you can safeguard your asset when it is up for sale.

Home security tips for homeowners and landlords
Property Advice

Home security tips for homeowners and landlords

Security is a top priority for most home buyers as well as prospective tenants. So, what should sellers and landlords be doing to make their properties more appealing?

Landlords, these are the best performing rental markets
News

Landlords, these are the best performing rental markets

While it might all seem like doom and gloom with regards to the economy, savvy property investors who target the right areas can still get excellent returns.