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Mixed response to repo rate decision

The Reserve Bank’s decision to leave the repo rate unchanged at 5.5% has elicited a mixed response from the property industry.

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Clarens – A Little Piece of Yesterday

The Eastern Free State town of Clarens is approximately three hours drive from both Johannesburg and Durban and has in recent years boomed both in terms of tourism and property sales. Not surprising really as the natural ...

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Sans Souci Girls’ High School – The Jewel of Newlands

Sans Souci Girls’ High School is located on school grounds with varied facilities, against a backdrop of the beautiful Table Mountain Range. Sans Souci Girls’ High School is a hub of activity – every offering at the school ...

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Northlands Girls’ High School – Equipping Young Women for Successful Lives

Northlands Girls’ High School was established in 1949 and is situated in the heart of Durban North, Durban, on the east coast of South Africa. We are proud of our traditions, our ‘Old Girls’ and our history. Our first priority is ...

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Bryanston Retains its Sparkle

Bryanston in Johannesburg has long been a favourite with those looking to capitalise on property and this remains the case to this day.

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Don’t Bank on It

You have seen the house that you want to buy; you have saved for the inevitable deposit, now are you ‘A’ for away or is it time to go to plan B? Regardless of how well you think you understand the buying process, times have ...

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Kensington - Four Seasons of Property in One Day

Perched on the hill just above the eastern suburbs of Johannesburg is one of the city’s best known suburbs, Kensington. With it great views of the city and classic houses the suburb has as much variety as anywhere in the ...

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Shark Tale

Mention the word ‘shark’ and most people automatically cringe with fear. Admittedly I had my own reservations until I dived with them at Aliwal Shoal on the KZN South Coast recently. I have been scuba diving for nearly three ...

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Refurbishment and Demand on the Rise in Mayfair

In stark contrast to many other areas of Johannesburg, property market activity and business in general in the bustling suburb of Mayfair is brisk. That’s the news from Sharifah Saib of RE/MAX 2000 which services the ...