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Municipal rates evaluations: FAQs

The Municipal Property Rates Act is national legislation that empowers municipalities to raise rates.

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Things to consider when buying vacant land in South Africa

If you’re considering buying a vacant stand, you need to do your homework beforehand. Read our guide to learn what to consider before buying vacant land.

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Getting Back To Nature in Kenton-on-Sea

Kenton-on-Sea is a small coastal town situated between Bushman’s River and the Kariega River in the Eastern Cape. With a permanent population of approximately 1000 people, the area explodes during peak holiday seasons when the ...

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Sophiatown - A Storied History

The old Sophiatown, the place of legend where segregation was just a word, when music thrived and gangsters roamed the streets, is long gone. Only a few buildings, most noticeably the Anglican and Catholics churches and one or ...

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An Outlet For The Soul

Despite having lived in Johannesburg my entire life I have never visited the Norscot Manor Recreation Centre. As such, when I finally visited it for the first time recently I came to the conclusion that Johannesburg still has the ...

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Landlords ignore the Consumer Protection Act at their own peril

The Consumer Protection Act (CPA; Act) has far-reaching implications for the landlord-tenant relationship, contrary to the views expressed by some commentators. Strangely, some commentators have questioned whether the CPA even ...

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Guide to Green Travel - Part 2

With carbon emissions, caused directly or indirectly by tourism, rising steadily the need has arisen for travellers, whether for business or leisure, to re-think their trips and find innovative ways to minimise their ...

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The Neighbour Debate

We’ve all heard the horror stories concerning the neighbours from hell and the havoc that they can cause, but according to a survey conducted by Columinate on behalf of Private Property, most South Africans have a good ...

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Developers Eye Sunset and Northern Acres

The diminutive neighbouring suburbs of Sunset Acres and Northern Acres in Johannesburg have once again caught the eye of developers. So say Diana Dickerson of Remax Central which services the area. The two suburbs lie within five ...