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Smart Holiday Security: 10 Ways to Keep Your Home Safe This Festive Season

Whether you’re heading to the coast, hosting out-of-town guests, or simply enjoying long, lazy days with friends, this time of year brings an opportunity for we

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How to care for the roof over your head

The recent summer rains in many parts of South Africa have brought great relief to drought-stricken farmers and...

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Defunct Homeowners Associations and Consents to Transfer

Title deeds of cluster developments commonly contain a condition which states that alienation or transfer of a property...

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Tariff hikes will boost demand for more compact, energy-efficient homes

The annual increase in what consumers pay for municipal services - which is being implemented in most municipalities...

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How to spot and fix water problems

Water damage in a home often goes unnoticed as home-owners deal with more obvious maintenance issues, but it can have...

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What the rate cut means for current and prospective home-owners

The SA Reserve Bank has today cut the repo rate by 1% to 4,25%, bringing the total drop since January to 2,25%.

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Homeowner advice: Watch out for water damage

Water damage in a home often goes unnoticed as homeowners deal with more obvious maintenance issues, but it can have...

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How to keep your cool in extreme heat

With temperatures already soaring over 30°C in many parts of the country, this is shaping up to be a very hot summer,...

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Yes, you can change the rules of your Sectional Title scheme

If the owners in a specific Sectional Title scheme want to make new "house rules" for their scheme, it's very important...

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How the rate cut will affect your bond

As was widely expected, the Reserve Bank decided this week to cut interest rates by 0,25 percentage points, amid...

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How to avoid overspending on home renovations

First-time buyers used to move on to their second homes within five to six years, but now it is taking them up to 12...

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