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FINDING 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 wil...
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FINDING A HOME FOR R1.5 MILLION IN THE WESTERN CAPE
Selecting a location that suits a buyers’ needs is a crucial component of the house hunting journey. Considering that desirable locations come at a cost, buyers will need to decide whether the l...
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BUYERS 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...
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PREDICTABLE 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 CE...
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RE/MAX BY THE NUMBERS 2020
Twelve months ago, the real estate industry braced itself for the worst as the country was thrown into a hard lockdown. For months, the deeds offices were shut down and real estate was not classified...
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TIPS 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...
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SUSTAINABLE 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...
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LOWER 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 ma...
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HOW TO NEGOTIATE YOUR RENTAL ESCALATION
Rental increases are, unfortunately, inevitable – but does this mean that you as a tenant have no choice but to accept whatever percentage the landlord decides? Luckily for you, you may be able...
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HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT REAL ESTATE AGENT
Selling or buying property for the first time can be an overwhelming experience. Having the right real estate professional by your side will make the process far easier. With so many agents out there,...
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