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How to design a pet-friendly home
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How to design a pet-friendly home

Here are some tips for designing a pet-friendly home that also meets your needs.

Top things you need to know about how to get started with a B&B
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Top things you need to know about how to get started with a B&B

A B&B is a good business avenue in the property sector. This is how you can get started.

What you need to know about Exclusive Sole Mandates
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What you need to know about Exclusive Sole Mandates

What is an Exclusive Sole Mandate (ESM) and how should this be handled by sellers?

Top financial benefits of moving to senior living sooner rather than later
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Top financial benefits of moving to senior living sooner rather than later

Planning for your retirement age is vitally important. When is the best time to plan and move?

Checklist for buying in an estate
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Checklist for buying in an estate

Buying in an estate is a good investment decision. What advantages do gated communities offer and what should be considered when buying?

Unpacking the Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) for householders
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Unpacking the Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) for householders

With load shedding happening more frequently, a UPS has become a worthwhile investment. Understand what it is and how you can finance one.

Deceased estates and the home loan
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Deceased estates and the home loan

The law has sufficient provisions which guide the management of deceased estates and loans. How do financial institutions like Absa handle these matters in accordance with the law?

How to select the correct tenant
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How to select the correct tenant

The rental market has different types of prospective tenants. How can you select the right one?

Should you fix the interest rate on your home loan?
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Should you fix the interest rate on your home loan?

Interest rates are a major factor in the property sector. How can you tell when it makes sense to fix your home loan interest rate.