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Castles in the Air

Although you may consider your home to be your castle, it’s highly unlikely to be on a scale of Buckingham Palace and anyone who is considering renovating a property needs to bear this in mind. Over-capitalising on an investment ...

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The Race is on for Harrismith

Situated in the foothills of the Drakensberg Mountains and referred to by South Africans as halfway house, Harrismith in the Free State has become a pit-stop for those travelling between Durban and Johannesburg. This modern-day ...

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Pinetown Bowls Investors Over

Pinetown lies between Kloof and Westville and is nestled at the foot of Fields Hill - an area made famous by the Comrades Marathon. The area today is a predominantly light commercial and industrial town and with easy access to ...

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Use your Head and not your Heart

It is extremely unlikely that anyone would walk into an investment broker, hand over a million Rand and walk out again. Strangely enough very often this is exactly what happens when landlords decide to rent out property. Choosing ...

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Quellerina - A View From the Top

As the N1 highway curves around just before 14th Ave it cuts right through the flack of Northcliff hill and creates a natural boundary for a little suburb called Quellerina. Driving through Quellerina you will probably notice ...

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Laerskool Rynfield - Ons Blou

Laerskool Rynfield is ‘n Afrikaanse laerskool met pragtige prestasies op sport-, kultuur- en akademiese gebied. Laerskool Rynfield is trots Afrikaans met ‘n baie besige jaarprogram waar leerders gehelp word om tot hulle volle ...

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Jozi Food Market is a Feast of the Senses

“Shop outdoors this weekend instead of suffocating in a garish mall” punted the Jozi Food Market website. What a great way to spend a morning I thought and I duly set out for Parkhurst on a warm day tinged with the smell of ...

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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 ...