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Creating functional indoor spaces
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Creating functional indoor spaces

Working and schooling from home require new ways of looking at the spaces in which we live.

Residential tenant rights
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Residential tenant rights

In this article,we outline tenant rights & responsibilities of residential landlords, including deposit refunds and ‘fair wear and tear’.

Home staging for agents in South Africa
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Home staging for agents in South Africa

Home staging should be considered by home sellers and agents. What are the benefits of home staging?

What you need to know about home staging in South Africa
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What you need to know about home staging in South Africa

Marketing and selling a home involve key aspects such as advertising and staging. How is it done in South Africa?

Unexpected buying trends hit the PE property market
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Unexpected buying trends hit the PE property market

The residential property market in Port Elizabeth has recorded new trends in the last 12 months.

PayProp ‘State of the Rental Industry’ survey: Optimism in a state of flux
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PayProp ‘State of the Rental Industry’ survey: Optimism in a state of flux

The rental property industry has experienced a shrinking viable tenant pool, lower tenant affordability and high arrears. What has been the response in this regard?

Signs you’re ready to buy
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Signs you’re ready to buy

Buying a home is a major milestone which must be done properly. How do you know that you are ready to buy?

Family migrations: how do they affect seniors?
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Family migrations: how do they affect seniors?

Emigration and ‘semigration’ have been a reality for many families in South Africa and beyond. What are the factors behind this and how can families deal with this?

Can quality appliances increase home value?
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Can quality appliances increase home value?

The value of a property can be tremendously altered by adding some features. How do quality appliances contribute to this?