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Recent High Court decisions brought good news for landlords and body corporates.  The decisions held that defaulting sectional title owners and tenants of leased property cannot hide behind the debtor protection provisions of the National Credit Act.

In summary, the NCA debt counselling process, with its inherent delays and risks for the creditor, does not afford protection to: (more…)

Fractional ownership allows you to co-own a property, by acquiring a portion of the property at a fraction of the price. People seeking to own a dream vacation home give in to the economic realities and benefits of shared ownership. The smart and affordable way to own a holiday home with managed hospitality and support services , where you only pay for the share you own.

One of the biggest benefits of co-ownership is the hassle free usage and holiday experience it offers. The property (more…)

Manage your money like a business using discipline and common sense draw up a budget of your monthly income and expenses, to ensure a sound financial future.

Working with a personal budget puts you in control of your money, helping you achieve your savings goals; or if you’re in debt, a budget is a proven way of alleviating your situation.

Make a commitment to your financial future and start a budget today. Here’s a guide to doing it:

THE REWARD IS WORTH THE EFFORT!
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The vibrant cosmopolitan metropolis 2010 Host City of Cape Town, with a population of over 3 million is the capital of the Western Cape Province and is South Africa’s third biggest city. A city known for its magnificent natural scenery, wines and stunning beaches.

The ample accommodation available in Cape Town will see fans basing themselves in the city, and traveling to games in 2010 host cities of other South African regions, such as Durban and Bloemfontein, during the tournament (more…)

Many buyers stop looking for a new home during the holiday season. There are many others though who have no choice – they must, for a number of reasons, keep searching for a new home.

While many sellers feel they would prefer not to be ‘disturbed’ during the holiday season, and will temporarily remove their homes from the market until the new year, it is recommend that sellers remain on the market during this time if at all possible.

• There are fewer buyers but, the competition is far (more…)

Immobiliare … or immobilier, or immobillien … the word for Real Estate used in Latin languages translates to “an unmovable property”. This is about to change!

Italian architect Dr. David Fisher , honoured as the worldwide Architect of the Year 2008 by The Developer & Builders Alliance, has created the concept of a building changing shape – which is completely revolutionary and has (more…)

1. Make rooms ‘Gender’ friendly – use neutral colour and minimal frills
2. Paint with neutral healthy colours – colours that make the room light and bright
3. Modernise the kitchen – replace damaged counter tops, paint dark cabinets or replace cabinet doors, fit brushed chrome (more…)

Rich and famous, local and international, celebrities and personalities are finding exceptional value in South African property.

Caprice, Richard Branson, Susie Orman, Britney Spears, Angelina Jolie, Catherine Zeta Jones, all own property in South Africa. Investors Dolf de Roos and (more…)

Crawford is a suburb of Cape Town located to the East of the City Centre (CBD) on the Cape Flats with a community that is as stable and diverse as Athlone – predominantly middle income and of Muslim and Christain faiths.

Crawford is made popular by it’s offering of a great variety of churches, mosques, and temples; it’s easy access to the main transport routes to Cape Town; (more…)

Real estate is one commodity that many depend upon to get them through the rough times in their investment strategies. The problem is that unlike stocks and bonds, fixed property is not the most liquid of assets to turn into cash when the going gets rough and money is needed immediately. This may be the one large drawback when it comes to real estate. You cannot rely solely on property to get you through the financial rough patches.

There is only one way in which property can truly be sold (more…)