The Mpumalanga town of Secunda has stands for sale at prices from R200,000, and one and two-bedroom apartments from around R600,000. These properties are sought by first-time buyers and buy-to-let investors, according to Natasha Herbst, the local Rawson Property Group franchisee. How well do the payment
The Cape Town suburbs of Mowbray and Rosebank are experiencing an increase in property values and demand, according to Tina Malyon, area specialist for Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty. “A decade ago, the median house price in Mowbray was a very affordable R835,000, and in Rosebank it
One of the most common problems found by HouseCheck inspectors when checking roofs with concrete tiles is badly installed ridge capping tiles. This common defect is often difficult for the layman to spot from the ground - all the more reason for cautious home buyers to
At least 10% of South Africa’s working adults are now self-employed, with many unable to afford office space, a shop or manufacturing space; their enterprises are by definition home-based. This is according to Andrew Schaefer, MD of national property management company, Trafalgar. “In addition, an increasing
Rocketing food prices and the widespread focus on organic produce means now is the best time to start a basic winter veggie garden. Alright, so you are determined to take your green fingers to the next level! Well, now that you have the determination, let us
Electricity has become an integral part of daily life and it cannot be disputed that it has made daily living a little more efficient. Considering the current energy crisis and frequent power cuts in the form of “loadshedding”, is there a duty on government to
This delicious recipe for a speciality dish of Southern Germany, was one of the first I ever jotted down while on a six month sojourn in Konstanz, learning how to cook for myself. The picturesque town of Konstanz (Constance in English) is situated on the
When it comes to decorating our homes we all get grandiose ideas and plans that we want to put into motion. Nevertheless, there are a few costly mistakes you can make that you’re certain to regret. Big DIY projects Reupholstering a chair or building your very own
To commemorate the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death, Knight Frank has examined house price performance in the locations of the Bard’s most iconic plays. Kate Everett-Allen analyses the figures. From Twelfth Night in Croatia to Midsummer Night’s Dream in Athens, Shakespeare’s 37 plays and 154
New homeowners in sectional title schemes are often not aware of the important functions fulfilled by a property management company. But it is this day-to-day management of a sectional title scheme and its common property that ensures the long term capital appreciation of sectional title