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BEST EASTER EGG HIDING SPOTS
Nothing beats the fun to be had during an Easter Egg Hunt. But, after years of tucking mallow eggs behind couch cushions and stuffing them into sock drawers, finding new spots to hide Easter Eggs in your home might become tricky. For a few new ideas, we’ve compiled a list of some of the best spots to hide Easter eggs in each room of your home… The best bedroom hiding spots It may
Read moreFINDING AFFORDABLE HOMES NEAR HERMANUS
The popular seaside town of Hermanus is well known to investors and tourists alike. While homes in this area offer fantastic investment value, there are some good deals to be had for those who are willing to extend their search parameters to the often lesser-known surrounding suburbs. 1) Fisherhaven One such suburb lies just fifteen minutes from Hermanus. Neighbouring Benguela Cove, Fisherhave
Read moreBUYERS FLOCK TO MAURITIUS DURING THE PANDEMIC
In contrast to the unsettling pandemic figures seen around the world, the tropical island paradise of Mauritius has managed to keep a firm grasp on the spread through an initial lockdown and thorough contact tracing, followed by a stringent two-week quarantine imposed on any visitors to the island. Residents willing to accept the terms of entry are free to carry on with their daily
Read morePREDICTABLE OUTCOME AS INTEREST RATES HOLD STEADY
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has again announced that interest rates will remain stable, keeping the repo rate at 3.5% and the prime lending rate at 7%. Adrian Goslett, Regional Director and CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa, says that this was a predictable outcome and, unless things take an unexcepted turn, he predicts that interest rates are likely to remain steady for the remainder of th
Read moreTIPS FOR AN EFFORTLESS MOVE INTO AN UPSTAIRS APARTMENT
Threading a needle, stuffing an inflatable mattress back into its bag, and moving into an upstairs apartment all belong to the same frustrating category of things we would rather avoid doing. To help make this process as effortless as possible, below are a few tips on how to move into an upstairs apartment. Measure your new apartment To avoid an awkward tango between your three-seater sofa an
Read moreSUSTAINABLE WAYS TO FURNISH & FINISH YOUR HOME
If you’re someone who’s trying to transition into an environmentally friendly lifestyle, you may be wondering how to make your home greener. One of the ways you can live an eco-friendlier lifestyle is by incorporating sustainable furniture and features into your home. For those who aren’t sure what this means or where to start, below are a few ideas around sustainable ways to fur
Read moreLOWER YOUR ELECTRIC BILL BEFORE ESKOM PRICE HIKES
Eskom’s expected hefty rise in the price of electricity set for the 1st of April combined with that fact that most of us are housebound as we try to lessen the spread of the novel coronavirus makes right now the perfect time to start reducing your electricity consumption. Not only will this lower your electric bill, but it’ll also help minimise the occurrence of load shedding. Below
Read more4 WAYS TO KEEP YOUR HOME SAFE DURING LOAD SHEDDING
Given that most of our safety and security features are technology-based, load shedding has the potential to leave your home unprotected while the power is out. To help you prevent that from happening, below are a few ways to keep your home safe during load shedding: 1. Have back-up security systems Having a security system in your home has become more important than ever before. However, now
Read moreTRAVEL RESTRICTIONS AFFECT INTERNATIONAL HOME SALES
Foreign investment into the South African real estate sector has been impacted by the international travel restrictions implemented in the response to the pandemic. Agents from the RE/MAX Living franchise in Cape Town share their stories on how the travel ban has affected their ability to successfully conclude international transactions. According to Broker/Manager of RE/MAX Living, Susan Watts
Read morePRIORITIZING THE HEALTH & WELLBEING OF OUR NETWORK
As the world’s leading brand in real estate, we are now challenging our network to help us become the healthiest brand in the industry by partnering with the online fitness coaching sensation, JEFF Fitness. The partnership kicked off with a free workout event held on 25 February, live-streamed via the JEFF Together Facebook and YouTube pages. The workout (which can be watched here) f
Read moreUPGRADE YOUR PARENTS’ HOME, OR BUILD ONTO YOUR OWN?
If you’re grappling with the question of whether to upgrade your parents existing property or to build onto your own home to accommodate them, you’re not alone. Many South Africans find themselves grappling with this same complex issue. This decision is not purely financially based, which makes it one of the hardest to make. Before making your decision, you’ll need to examine
Read moreBUSTING THE 4 MOST COMMON HOUSE-SELLING MYTHS
If this is your first time selling, you’re probably overwhelmed by the complexity of the process. These days there is no shortage of information, and of course, we have our family and friends who are eager to give advice. However, receiving input from too many sources can lead to more confusion, uncertainty, and stress. With these information sources available, some home-selling myths have b
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