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Grahamstown - Historical Beauty at its Best

Property in Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape is holding its own in terms of price averages and although sales volumes are up from 151 in 2009, these figures still have some way to go to reach the 353 transfers recorded at the ...

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The Gracious Lifestyle of Greyton

Greyton is a sought after Western Cape country village, with wide tree lined streets and beautiful homes, is known to lure those with a taste for all things fine, yet tranquil and pure. Residents here have gone back to basics, ...

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River Club - Secure Living in the Forested Heart of Sandton

River Club in Sandton is a suburb that, despite its size, doesn’t always spring to mind when thinking of prestige Johannesburg suburbs. However, sandwiched between Morningside and Bryanston, the suburb clearly deserves its ...

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Eating Green - Good for You and the Environment

A shift towards greener, healthier living is underway on a global scale. In line with this, people are becoming more aware of what they eat, where their food comes from and the impact it has on the environment. Paradoxically, ...

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It’s Good to be Bugged…Sometimes

Mention the word “insect” and the first thought that comes to mind is of flies, ants that raid your cupboard, creepy-looking Parktown Prawns or moths. An entire industry has been built around developing products that rid our ...

Tips for a quieter life in the country
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Tips for a quieter life in the country

Navigate these pros and cons so that you can make an informed decision about your rural dream.

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That Price is Ludicrous!

A recent report on a property website warning of the dangers of agents overvaluing a home when attempting to secure a sole mandate generated a number of interesting comments. One seller stated that he was never taken in by the ...

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Kloof - The Best of Both Worlds

The beautiful tree lined suburb of Kloof in KwaZulu-Natal has been attracting discerning buyers for years. Regarded by many as the perfect spot to live, the suburb is renowned for its large up-market homes and slightly cooler ...

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Think Before you Ink

Reading the fine print is absolutely imperative when buying a property. As a rule, contracts do not make for interesting reading, but absorbing and understanding every point is vital and could save the buyer a great deal of ...