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Talk first; try not to fight later

“Good communication is at the root of building amicable relationships between property owners and related organisations,” says legal practitioner Chris Fick. When constructive yet informal two- and three-way conversations are ...

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Keep walking

I am lucky enough to have travelled fairly extensively over the years. One of my favourite pastimes when travelling is to spend as much time as I can in pedestrianised public spaces. I find there is something special about them, ...

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The law protects your lease

Can a landlord change a lease agreement at will? The short answer is no: a lease is a lease is a lease. According to Carine de Beer from LEGAL2LANDLORDS, a lease agreement is a contract between parties like any other, and ...

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Estate living: don’t step outta line!

Most of us have, at some point or another, had a run-in with a body corporate or homeowners’ association. This is perfectly understandable as it’s almost inevitable that people living in close proximity to one another and who ...

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Take the schlep out of shopping

Finding a well-anchored shopping mall on your doorstep goes a long way towards a feeling of convenience, the enjoyment of great entertainment and a secure shopping experience. Our lucky discovery of the now-expanded Cresta ...

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Rental Housing Bill: equal for all?

Towards the end of February, Human Settlements Minister Connie September introduced the Rental Housing Amendment Bill for debate in the National Assembly.

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Industrial chic for coastal living

With 2014 dubbed the year to invest in property, many South Africans are turning their dream of owning a beach house into a reality. However, buying coastal property opens up a considerable can of maintenance worms. Marine ...

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Fun in the jungle

Keeping kids entertained is no easy feat. For the majority of the day kids are busy at school, but during holidays this responsibility shifts to someone else – generally a parent. While there are many ways to keep kids ...

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A foolish tradition

Can someone please explain the point of April Fool’s Day? Radio stations, companies and news agencies all deliberately tell lies to people in order to get them upset, and somehow, this is meant to be considered comedy. The ...