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Global Forest and Timber Market on the Rebound

According to the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) several studies assert that a ‘great reversal’ is underway as the world's forests recover following centuries of loss and decline. One of the studies performed by ...

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A Unique Wine Tram for Franschhoek

Residents and visitors to this picturesque French Huguenot settlement, will soon be exploring one of Southern Africa’s most revered wine regions, as passengers on the unique Franschhoek Wine Tram. This new addition to ...

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Bluewater Bay – A Modern Success Story

Regarded as one of Port Elizabeth’s fastest-growing suburbs, Bluewater Bay is situated midway between the “Windy City” and the deep-water harbour development of Coega. The development which to date has cost R10-billion is ...

Can you get international residency / passports by buying offshore property?
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Can you get international residency / passports by buying offshore property?

The question is, are you buying an investment or a nice boat with a passport? Are you a sophisticated ...

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Athlone is Back on the Map

Not to be confused with Athlone Park near Amanzimtoti to the south, the upmarket suburb of Athlone is situated near the banks of the Umgeni River to the north of Durban. The area is perfectly placed and has long been regarded as ...

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Kiddies Academy Garsfontein – A Passion for Childhood Development

With one of the founding members of the Kiddies Academy chain at the helm, Kiddies Academy Garsfontein employs the skills of a dedicated team to assure the finest early education for your children. Kiddies Academy Garsfontein is ...

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Buying a fixer-upper

Buying a home that is in serious need of renovation is not for everyone and can be riddled with disaster.

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Inspections of leased premises

The tenant and the landlord together before the tenant moves into the property must inspect the property and assess the defects or damages to such property, if any, with a view to recording such defects or damages and with a view ...

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My lease is about to end! What do I do?

Some of the laws that apply before and when a lease ends are set out below: If a lease ends and the tenant remains in the property with the permission of the landlord, the parties are deemed to have entered into a lease on the ...