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Points to consider when buying off plan

With the plethora of new housing developments springing up it has become increasingly common for home owners to buy off plan. The advantages of buying off plan include being able to select ...

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The long and the short of purchasing property

When we are young we do not dream about the twenty years that it may take to pay off a bond. We do not take into consideration factors such as capital gains tax, estate duty, upfront and ongoing costs, or which type of property ...

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Is the Green Shift a Cure for Unemployment?

The issue of unemployment in South Africa is a serious one. The country’s official unemployment figure currently stands at 25 percent although it is likely that this figure is far higher. South Africa’s burgeoning green sector ...

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Weighing up the Pros and Cons of Living in Mindalore

There are pros and cons to living in most suburbs. In the case of Mindalore in Mogale City, the area’s good value for money starter homes are a major draw card, yet the suburb’s distance from major business nodes such as Sandton ...

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Roseway Waldorf – Unique Education in an Inspiring Environment

The Roseway Waldorf School offers a creative learning programme to children from Babygroup to Matric. As a member of the Federation of Waldorf Schools in South Africa, the school operates under the principles of Dr Rudolf ...

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School of Merit Private School – Dream, Believe, Achieve

Catering for Grade 0 to Grade 12, School of Merit Private School offers learners high quality, IEB education in an ethos based on Christian principles and a solutions-focused outlook. The school sets high standards in a caring, ...

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How Green is That Doggie in the Window?

So often we talk of greening homes and making healthy, eco-friendly choices when it comes to the food we eat, but what about our beloved furry, finned or feathered pets? Below are some handy hints for eco-friendly pet care. A ...

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The Tales and Treasures of Morgans Bay

For those who love laid back seaside holidays, where the road trip provides for much of the entertainment, it is a one hour drive along tar road from East London. And there is much beauty to behold along this stretch of ...

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Two Homes in One Equals Savvy Frugality

The age old phenomenon of extended family living need not only be a luxury afforded to royal families who live in opulent palaces large enough to house armies. It also represents smart living where the rewards surpass even that ...