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Supporting documentation for your bond application

On signing an offer to purchase a property, you should apply for your home loan – one of the biggest financial commitments you will ever make. Some agents will put you in touch with a mortgage originator, such as ooba. Mortgage ...

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Cut to the Chase

In a recent survey conducted on behalf of Private Property by Columinate, an online research company, it was found that although 93 percent of those polled would prefer buying to renting, a very large percentage also admitted ...

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Sunninghill - The Sunny Side of the Street

Sunninghill has been one of the fastest growing suburbs in northern Jo’burg over the past decade

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I Want to Buy it, but…

It’s hard enough waiting for the bank to approve a loan, but the agony of buying a house can be exacerbated when the sale’s progress is delayed because the buyer is waiting for his own property to sell. Unfortunately, many sales ...

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Non-toxic Paints for the Home

Repainting the family home is no task for the indecisive. Hours spent going over colour charts trying to decipher which of the two dozen shades of the same colour will work best in each room is no fun! Add to the list decision ...

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Malvern is Emerging as a Winner

Situated close to Northdene, Queensburgh and Hillary outside Durban, Malvern is showing positive signs and is well on the way of recovering from the property slump. Malvern is a mere 15 minutes drive southwest of Durban, situated ...

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Auction Proceedings Are Legally Binding

Scrupulous or not, the code of conduct of auctioneers is what determines the precedings to an auction, how the proceedings during the auction are conducted, and most of all the proceeds derived from the sale. However, all such ...

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Lanner House - Tolerance and Understanding

Lanner House School caters for Pre-School, Primary School and the first two years of High School, giving due attention to the varying developmental needs of every learner at the school. This is made possible through small classes ...

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Brooklyn Primary School – A Culture of Excellence

Brooklyn is a multi-cultural school which strives to provide a broad based education reflecting the values, needs and aspirations of the Community which it serves. The committed teachers at the school nurture the needs and ...