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The Exclusive Face of the Cape Auction Hammer

The number of top end properties now entering this domain are increasing, with luxury properties revealing the true mettle of auctions. Professionals say gone are the days when exclusive auction sales carried a stigma, and in is ...

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The Kiss of Death

You just have to watch a programme like the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow to understand people’s disappointment when they are told that the item that they believed was worth millions is in actual fact a worthless copy. Although the ...

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Your Holiday Dreams can come True

Generally speaking, it is not considered a good idea to view holiday properties during the height of season and those who are thinking of investing in a second home would be wise to put off their decision until other ...

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A Taste of Mozambique

Association is a powerful thing. Mention ‘Mozambique’ and images of long golden shores, pristine reefs, prawns and ice-cold cocktails automatically come to mind. I recently visited Parque de Malongane, a holiday resort in ...

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I’m Dreaming of a Green Christmas

With the festive season here many readers may entertain guests, decorate their homes or give gifts but most of us probably give little thought to making Christmas a little more eco-friendly. We’re not suggesting that you should ...

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Westcliff - History Comes Alive

Out of all the Johannesburg suburbs, Westcliff has one of the most storied histories. Along with Parktown it provided the location for the homes of early Johannesburg’s rich and famous and still today is one of the city’s most ...

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What’s New in the World of Showers?

One could easily argue that the best way to kick-start the day is by taking a shower. Today we take showers for granted and might believe that they’ve only been around for a few hundred years.

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Musgrave has Much to Offer

The discovery of the area that became Durban harbour can be attributed to a Lieutenant King, who, while commanding the vessel Salisbury in 1823, was forced to seek shelter off what is now Durban. Unable to cross the sandbar that ...

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Glasgow Winter Magic

Clichés abound about Scotland. Haggis, whisky, constant rain, shortbread, ‘Nessie’ and castles are just a few. But Scotland is much more than this. The country could be compared to a good wine or, more appropriately in this ...