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Family buyers - schools are important

When considering buying a property one of the most important aspects to think about is location. But what are the elements of a good location and how does it influence a buyer’s decision?

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Marais Viljoen High School – You Can be the Next Great Legend

Located in Alberton, Marais Viljoen High School is an Afrikaans-medium school of excellence. The school strives to provide the highest standard of academic tutelage and guidance. The school’s academic success is conveyed to its ...

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The Sumptuous Pleasures of Kalkbay

Originally a traditional False Bay fishing village, Kalkbay has over decades also become home to surfers, artists, musicians and ‘foodies’. Today it offers residents a place of distinguished character, one where a rich cultural ...

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Carlswald AH - A Country Oasis Amidst Big City Development

Once a quaint, far-flung suburb, Carlswald Agricultural Holdings (AH) in Midrand has become an oasis of country living amidst a sea of urban sprawl. So says Andrew Pearse of Platinum Residential which services the area. Midrand’s ...

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A Day at the Races

Living in a landlocked city has its setbacks. Perhaps the most obvious of these is the fact that ‘proper’ nearby mountain and water related activities are in short supply. Of course you can go jet skiing at the Vaal, you can ...

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Sasolburg – A Green Oasis

The town of Sasolburg in the northern Free State was established in 1954 by Sasol Ltd, and was built to house the personnel that worked at the world’s first oil-from-coal plant – Sasol. The ...

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Private Property Enters a New Age

Bill Gates once boldly stated that the personal computer was the way of the future, a pretty amazing statement considering that at the time virtually no one had a computer in their home. He was of course right… at least for a ...

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Funny to Live In - Gareth Woods

Gareth was born in Klerksdorp in the 80’s and could be considered something of a nomad, moving around until he completed his BSC Honours in Biotechnology and Legal Theory. A winner in the 5FM Comedy Talent Search, Gareth has ...

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Special Rating Areas - A Multitude of Benefits

Property owners in a number of Cape Town suburbs have gained from the additional services made possible as a result of Special Rating Areas. The city of Cape Town Special Rating Areas (SRAs) is the municipal facility of an ...