Selling your property can be as complex, stressful and emotional as purchasing a property. You want to ensure your property fetches the best price, doesn’t sit on the market too long and ultimately doesn’t haunt you with hassles. So, how do you get this right? The right
It’s almost hump day; if you find yourself longing for the weekend by Tuesday afternoon you desperately need to continue reading because you need to give yourself a break. Author, Katrina Onstad had a light bulb moment when her son confessed to her that he feels
I know everyone says that their mac and cheese is the best you will ever have but you haven’t had the best until you’ve tried mine. This recipe is very easy to follow and will only take about 30-40 minutes to prepare depending on how crispy
With the South African economy and political climate in a constant state of flux many South Africans are looking at investment opportunities abroad. However, when it comes to purchasing property in a foreign country or even relocating, financial concerns are not the only factors that
"As one of the oldest black business organisations in South Africa, the National African Federated Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NAFCOC) categorically states that we are opposed to any attempt to remove black property rights under the proposed 'Expropriation without Compensation' (EWC) and that land stolen
Sellers play a very important part in the marketing aspect of the home sale process. While estate agents can help the seller with correctly pricing the property and marketing a property to the right pool of potential buyers, at the end of the day it’s
A trend that’s taken the world by storm in recent years is that of hygge (pronounced: hue-guh), a Danish concept that is about creating intimacy, connecting with loved ones and taking pleasure in small, ordinary things. “The Danes are frequently reported to be some of the
In its submission to the Constitutional Review Committee of the National Assembly, the Alexandra Property Owner’s Rights organisation (APOR) strongly denounces the idea that black South Africans might ever again be subjected to expropriation without compensation as they were under apartheid. “It must never again be
Many consumers who are eager to finalise the house buying process often rush into taking out and ceding life insurance without first doing their homework. The ceding of a life policy involves legally transferring a portion of the cover amount to be used as collateral by
Many new estates and sectional title complexes offer children’s playgrounds now as an added attraction and convenience for parents of young children. The fast-approaching winter school holidays again highlight the need for the home owners’ association (HOA) directors or body corporate trustees to check that the