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Check Security Before Purchasing a New Home

Poor security measures in a potential new home may not sway your purchasing decision, but at the very least you should check what is already in place and where the weak points are.  Then you’ll have an idea of what you’d be in ...

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Identifying the Rot

One has to wonder if the rot, in the form of the corruption that has seemingly become so entrenched in our daily lives, will ever be eradicated. Or will the decay continue to spread until it eventually becomes an integral part ...

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Good Time for Foreigners to Invest in SA Property

The run-up to the Mangaung conference is likely to be a volatile period in South Africa's history. However, it will also be a good time for foreign investors to invest in South African property, says Bill Rawson, chairman of ...

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The Festive Season is a Good Time to Evaluate Your Home Loan

It’s been a long, tough year and as the festive season gets underway, you might be tempted to think that loosening the purse strings over this period may be the best way to reward yourself for surviving the challenges of ...

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Landlords Earn Bread and Butter from Students and Room-Mates

By mid December, Cape Town is abuzz with landlords gearing up for another peak season. Since most applicants to tertiary institutions are now in receipt of acceptance letters..

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Check Security Before Purchasing a New Home

Poor security measures in a potential new home may not sway your purchasing decision, but at the very least you should check what is already in place and where the weak points are. Then you’ll have an idea of what you’d be in ...

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Take advantage of the market

There is no doubt that today’s real estate environment is primed for buyers looking to take advantage of the recovering phase of the market cycle.

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Take advantage of the current market

There is no doubt that today’s real estate environment is primed for buyers looking to take advantage of the recovering phase of the market cycle.

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Don't Bank on it

The National Credit Act has completely changed the way that banks do business. In a nutshell, if they are caught lending irresponsibly, they have to face the music and are liable for a hefty fine. This, coupled with the banks’ ...