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The kitchen question: Always a value add
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Mandate matters
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March 30, 2023
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There are enough TV shows, YouTube channels, and Instagram and Facebook accounts that romanticise and exalt property...
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Technology central to a dynamic residential property industry in SA
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February 23, 2023
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It's well known that there is no such thing as a silly question. That's particularly true when it comes to purchasing...
January 26, 2023
Build or buy? It depends - an expert weigh in
The answer to the question of whether it is 'cheaper' to buy or build a residential property is "it...
December 21, 2022
Lighten the load... on the planet
The country's ongoing electricity crisis has thousands of South Africans considering alternative forms of energy to...
November 24, 2022
Beware! The "hidden" costs of selling property
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November 24, 2022
Occupation notice
Occupational rent is a key clause in a property sale agreement, but one that can cause contention if not understood...