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5 reasons why downsizing is on trend
News

5 reasons why downsizing is on trend

The trend in South Africa of downsizing to smaller homes is due to these factors.

From first home to family home
Property Advice

From first home to family home

How to plan for the move from your first home into a home for your whole family.

What to do with rental deposits
Property Advice

What to do with rental deposits

According to the Rental Housing Act, this is how a tenant's deposit should be handled by the landlord.

Making a shared property work
Lifestyle and Decor

Making a shared property work

More people are sharing homes with extended family and friends, but you need careful planning to make it work for everyone.

How to choose a home for a growing family
Property Advice

How to choose a home for a growing family

Choosing a home that meets the needs of everyone in your family.

Buy or rent: what to do when financial pressure is on
Property Advice

Buy or rent: what to do when financial pressure is on

Tips for deciding whether renting or buying is best when you can no longer afford your present home loan.

Now is the time to move for schools
Property Advice

Now is the time to move for schools

If you need to relocate so you can get your child into a particular school next year, now’s the time to do so.

Downsizing tips for empty nesters
Property Advice

Downsizing tips for empty nesters

3 common mistakes that empty-nesters make when moving into a smaller home.

Look out for these warning signs, before you buy
Property Advice

Look out for these warning signs, before you buy

Don't miss these warning signs that could make you think twice before making an offer.