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HOW TO TREAT MOM AT HOME THIS MOTHER'S DAY
True happiness is seeing your mom smile, which is why we do our best to spoil them. Ask any mother what they would like for Mother’s Day and the answer is likely to contain some suggestion of either your time or your love. While these things cannot be purchased in a shop, they can be unwrapped at home… Below are a few understated ways you can spoil your mother from the comfort of h
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HOW TO PROTECT YOUR HOME BY THINKING LIKE A BURGLAR
The chance of home burglary is something we all hope to avoid. That’s why it’s important to consider how a criminal might view your property to identify any weak spots that could make your home a target. Try to view your home through the eyes of a burglar to identify some of the potential threats to your home security. Below are a few tips on how to help you protect your home by thi
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4 RULES TO FOLLOW IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD SECURITY GROUP
Social media has become the go-to platform for communication and connectivity. Most of us are dependent on platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook to stay informed. In certain neighbourhoods, complexes and estates, the community will form groups on social media for the sole purpose of exchanging important information around neighbourhood safety, such as a nearby break-in or a dangerous con-artist tha
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HOW TO PROTECT YOUR HOME FROM GERMS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, keeping our homes clean and germ-free is at the forefront of our minds. We’re all taking every precaution to reduce the spread of the virus. Beyond washing our hands as often as possible, we must get into the habit of regularly cleaning all surfaces we touch. Below are a few essential tips to protect your home and your family from germs during this time.
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HOW INTEREST RATES AFFECT THE PROPERTY MARKET
You’ve just heard that the interest rates have been lowered and you’re most likely wondering how this affects you. Well, the fact is most of us will be loan-dependent and need financial assistance from lending institutions to buy a home. So, whether you’re a homeowner or a potential homeowner, the interest rate will affect you at some stage in your life. Below are a few things
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HOW TO UPGRADE YOUR SECURITY IN A FREESTANDING PROPERTY
South Africans are incredibly security-conscious people. That’s why most of us choose to live in security complexes so we can sleep more soundly at night. If you’re in a freestanding property, there are a few things you could do to upgrade your home security so you can sleep as peacefully as your neighbours behind their patrolled walls. Think like an intruder Most intruder
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FUN THINGS TO DO AT HOME DURING A LOCKDOWN
If the thought of being locked in your home for 21 days causes you to feel anxious, know that you are not alone. Most (if not all) of us are having trouble wrapping our minds around how we are going to cope with being stuck in isolation for an extended period of time. However, you can find purpose in the fact that we all have a major role to play in reducing the spread of the virus by staying a
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15 WAYS TO CUT BACK ON HOUSEHOLD EXPENSES DURING LOCKDOWN
If find yourself in a season where you are strapped for cash, like many of us do during this nationwide lockdown, there are some things you can live without for the short term until you find yourself in a more stable financial position. For homeowners, there are several household expenses that might take some effort to cut back on but will open up some much-needed breathing room so you can keep
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HOW TO SELL YOUR HOME DURING THE LOCKDOWN
The current spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and the efforts to contain it have impacted almost all aspects of daily life – and real estate transactions are no different. Yet, despite current circumstances, you might find yourself in a position where you still need to sell your home. People may be doing life differently, but the demand to buy, sell, and rent a home does still exist. Given
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HOW TO HOST YOUR OWN VIRTUAL SHOW HOUSE
When open houses just won’t work, like in many areas of the world battling COVID-19 right now, it may come time to host a virtual open house instead. After all, the need to buy and sell homes still exists even during this unprecedented time. You will just have to make use of the digital world to make your buying and selling dreams come true. Open homes will soon take the form of Facebook
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3 OBSTACLES TO OVERCOME WHEN BUYING A HOME
Submitting an offer and having it accepted by the seller is exciting, but it is certainly not the end of your home purchasing journey. There are a few obstacles that you may need to overcome before the home is yours and the keys are handed over… Obstacle 1: A pending bond approval When applying for a loan, it is best to get pre-approval from the bank with a written loan commitment let
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HOW USING A SIGNBOARD CAN HELP YOU SELL YOUR HOME
Much like CD drives, many think that ‘For Sale’ signboards have outlived their usefulness. The internet has become one of the main marketing tools used by real estate professionals to effectively reach large masses of people in a short timeframe. Why then, despite this new technology, are sellers still choosing to decorate their lawn by pegging a board into their front garden?
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