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Southdowns Estate in Final Phase

Situated in Irene, Centurion, Southdowns Estate occupies land which originally formed part of the neighbouring 117 year old Irene Dairy Farm. Far from being a peripheral element however, pockets of the dairy’s land were ...

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Find the Finance For Your First Home

Buying a home is the biggest financial commitment that most people will make in their lifetimes. You’ll need to line up a deposit and calculate what monthly bond repayment you can afford. For those who are struggling to afford ...

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Technology - focal point for real estate

While the continual developments in technology have raised the efficiency of many businesses, it has also had a massive impact on the way property transactions are handled across the globe.

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Moving Home 101

Whether it’s down the road or across the country, moving homes can be a rather daunting experience.

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Bond cancellation penalties

If you’re considering selling your home, ensure that you follow the correct procedures to avoid bond cancellation fees.

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Is your asking price market related?

Very often when a homeowner has lived in a property for an extended period of time, it is exceptionally difficult for them to detach themselves emotionally when setting an asking price.

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Great News For The Rental Market

It was bound to happen sooner or later, but the news that there is a shortage of rental property available in South Africa is proving to be good news for landlords. A drop in new developments taking place and the clampdown in ...

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How Guest House Rentals Can Benefit Landlords & Tenants

When looking at many world class holiday destinations along the spectacular Garden Route coastline, this as well as as increasing tourism numbers, it is no surprise that well managed self catering concerns make for good business ...

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The Bond Of Suburbia

The weekend news featured a story that shocked many of its readers. According to the Guardian in the UK, British spies used advanced technology to spy on delegates, including South Africans, at the 2009 G20 Summit. Imagine that? ...