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LOAD SHEDDING LIFE HACKS
The risk of national power interruptions continues to exist. Homeowners should keep a watchful eye on Eskom’s load shedding schedule and follow the power utility’s social media feeds for any announcements so that plans can be made if a blackout has been scheduled for your area. If you happen to spot the announcement in time, here are a few ways to help you prepare for the blackout:
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HOW TO BUILD A GOOD CREDIT HISTORY
Those who aspire to buy a property will require a favourable credit record to improve their chances of bond approval. Just as important as a positive credit score, is an established credit history that shows that you can favourably conduct your credit responsibilities. Your credit record will have a bearing on whether your bond is approved, as well as the interest rate at which the bank will finan
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TIPS TO HAVE YOUR BOND AND TRAVEL TOO
If you’re an aspiring homeowner with wanderlust, you may fear to commit to a bond because you plan to see what the rest of the world has to offer. However, having a home loan doesn’t necessarily mean that you must live in the home year-round. Below are several options that are available if you’d like to have your bond and travel too... Make Extra Moola Short-term lett
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FOREIGN INVESTORS GUIDE TO THE SOUTH AFRICAN PROPERTY MARKET
Real estate investment for foreigners is relatively uncomplicated in South Africa. Provided you are in the country legally, there are no restrictions for buying and selling property as a non-resident. If non-residents are planning on staying in the country for longer periods of time, they will need to apply for a residence permit and comply with the requirements as set out in the SA Immigration Ac
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WHAT IS A USUFRUCT AND HOW CAN IT HELP?
The definition of a usufruct is a legal right given by an owner to someone who is not the owner, to use the owner’s property for a certain period, usually for the remainder of that person’s life. The person who holds the usufruct, also known as the usufructuary, has the right to make use of the property and enjoy its profits and benefits provided the property is not damaged or alt
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ADVICE FOR SHARING A MULTI-GENERATIONAL HOME
Multi-generational house-sharing is the norm within most South African households. It is said that approximately one in two 18-34-year-olds live at home with parents. Most seniors also do not have enough saved in their pension to afford living on their own. As cost-effective as it may be, sharing a space with various generations can disrupt the feng shui in your home. But, house-sharing isn&rsq
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CONSIDER YOUR NEIGHBOURS WHEN RENOVATING YOUR HOME
We all want to live in peace, which is why it’s in your best interests as a homeowner to acknowledge your neighbours and contribute towards a happy and peaceful suburb that encourages current and potential homeowners to set roots in the area. While purchasing a property gives you the rights to do what you like to the place (within the limits of HOA or Body Corporate and municipal regulati
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THE PROS & CONS OF STUDENT RENTALS
If thinking back to your student days doesn’t make you even just somewhat apprehensive to invest in student accommodation as a means of rental income, then you must not have lived away from home as a student… Why student housing is appealing 1. Higher Returns Student rentals are often rented out per room, which can result in a higher rental return for the landlord. Since students
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WHY PROPERTY TRANSFERS TAKE LONGER OVER DECEMBER
If you have purchased property near the end of the year, you might have a slightly longer wait ahead before the property will be transferred into your name. As with most other businesses, the various Deed’s Offices across the country close over December, most of which close around the 21st and re-open around the 2nd of January. This means that the standard eight to ten working day waiting
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WAYS TO HELP CHILDREN COPE WITH A MOVE
Moving can be an extremely positive experience, provided parents can keep their children involved and informed to help them cope throughout the move. A change in routine and lifestyle can bring about fear and anxiety in children, especially if they are not fully prepared for what is about to happen. If the move is due to the family upgrading to a larger home or a better neighbourhood, there wil
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HOW TO ADJUST TO YOUR NEW NEIGHBOURHOOD
Have you ever pulled into your driveway at home and suddenly realised that you have no recollection of the journey from the office to your doorstep? That’s because your routines can become so familiar that you are able to do them in auto-pilot mode. The problem arises when you move to a new neighbourhood and you go to unlock your front door and your keys no longer fits the locks… 
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HOW MUCH INFLUENCE CHILDREN HAVE ON YOUR HOME BUYING CHOICES
It is not difficult to understand why good parents factor the needs of their children into their purchasing decisions. But, exactly how much influence do children have on your purchasing decisions? And how much influence should you allow them? How Children Influence Our Choices Global studies have shown that millennial parents are placing increased value on their children when it comes to maki
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