Although climate change is making accurate weather predictions more difficult, forecasters expect this summer to be hotter than average, with the possibility of more frequent and intense heatwaves. According to the South African Weather Service, both minimum and maximum temperatures are expected to exceed normal levels. Possible La Niña conditions may result in heavy rains, […]
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At a time when more people than ever are renting, current market conditions favour the buyer, and there is much movement within the country as people relocate or change their lifestyle due to evolving workplaces. Investing in property is not just about financial gain; it’s about building wealth in various aspects of life. Property ownership
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The journey of discovering and buying, or even building your dream home can be a thrilling adventure. One common mistake some people make, though, is to focus purely on the individual home or site where they’ll be building on or living in without fully considering what the impact the community they are buying into will
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Choosing to relocate to a new property as your next home is an exciting time, especially if it’s with a view to having fresh experiences and embracing positive change. While some property seekers may be looking for cheaper options to combat the rising cost of living, proper insurance coverage should remain a consistent factor in
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South Africans have borne the brunt of extreme weather in recent months, from gale-force winds and torrential rain to a tornado north of Durban. Devastating events in the Eastern Cape, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal and Western Cape have been classified as national disasters. Catastrophic weather events wreak havoc on homes. Strong winds tear off roofs, uproot
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The Cape of Storms has once again lived up to its name as multiple cold fronts battered both the Eastern and Western Cape during July, bringing gale-force winds and flooding to the Nelson Mandela Bay and Cape Town metros and surrounds. Thousands of people have been displaced and 15 000 structures in the Cape Town
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Property investment is often one of the biggest investments an individual will make in a lifetime, which means considering various factors. Location, cost and access to amenities are some of the important factors determining a property investment – another is deciding between older homes and newly built ones. “Investing in older properties may be an
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Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or experienced seller, there’s no shortage of real estate misinformation circulating out there, much of which has become enduring and often thought to be cast in stone. This is according to Arnold Maritz, co-principal of Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty in Cape Town’s Southern Suburbs, who adds: “Many aspects of
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The advantages of property ownership extend far beyond a roof over one’s head. For many, property investment is a stepping stone to financial security and wealth creation, says High Street Auctions director Greg Dart – but it can also be risky for novice investors who dive straight into the deep end. “The advice I always
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