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Observatory - Quality Without the Price Tag

Observatory, with its proximity to the centre of Johannesburg is a suburb that could easily have slid downhill. However, although prices have not escalated on a par with other suburbs that might have been considered in the same ...

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What Time Is It?

The excitement of owning your own home can quickly be overshadowed by disappointment, if, when it comes time to sell, no one wants to pay close to what you originally paid for the property. Boom times may be great for sellers, ...

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How Eco-Friendly Are Your Floors?

This is probably a question very few of us have stopped and thought about. With sustainability and greening linked to practices such as recycling or organic produce, the subject of eco-friendly flooring is not one that is often ...

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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 ...