The National Energy Regulator (NERSA) gave Eskom the go-ahead in February to raise its tariffs by 25% from 1 April, which in most municipalities is being passed on to electricity consumers. Add to this the new water tariff, and the monthly burden adds considerably to the consumers household bills. With the new Send to Facebook
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 Send to Facebook
A recent poll by NatWest International says New Zealand is the best destination for expatriates. In the survey New Zealand ranked ahead of Canada, Australia, France, the United Arab Emirates, Portugal, Spain, South Africa, China and the U.S. in a survey of British expatriates who were asked to name the most preferable country for relocation. [...]
