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Tips on Finding Cape Town Property Rentals

Looking for Cape Town property rentals can be a daunting task. Before you embark on this process, it might be a good idea to sit down and make a list of your requirements. 

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The Customer is Always Wrong

According to the Johannesburg Municipality, it is the rate payers themselves who are to blame for the backlog in the issuing of rates clearance certificates.The most stressful part of selling a property is finding a buyer who ...

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Post- World Cup Johannesburg Has Many World Class Apartments and Flats for Rent

In anticipation of the 2010 Soccer World Cup, many Johannesburg property owners renovated and prepared guesthouses, houses, garden cottages, studio apartments and flats for rent during the big event. With many tourists back in ...

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The Man in the Middle

Batting for the seller: the agent, the principal and the conveyancer. Batting for the buyer: himself.

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How To: Renovate Your House

You want to build a new garage, extend the kitchen or renovate the bathroom. Yes, it is possible to do this within budget and to your satisfaction – if you follow these simple steps. What do you want? Builders need clear ...

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How to: Apply For a Home Loan

You’re hoping to enter the property market for the first time, or upgrade your existing place. Here’s how to ensure the bank approves your loan.

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Natal Midlands: The place of plenty

Inland of Durban, nestled between Pietermaritzburg and the Drakensberg Mountains, lies the Natal Midlands.

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Holidays and Cash Bring Dr Dolf De Roos on Forthcoming Tour of South Africa

In response to hundreds of requests (and a few pleas) from distributors, Holidays & Cash are thrilled to confirm their forthcoming tour to South Africa. H&C was founded on the concept of improving the lives of its distributors in ...

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Top Tips When Looking At Flats to Rent

You are venturing out of your parents’ house for the first time, or have decided to look for a new place to stay. This is what you should keep in mind when looking at flats to rent: Paperwork Make sure you have all your ...