ClareMart charity auction raises R57K for The Big Issue
ClareMart, in partnership with Mikateko Media, last week, facilitated a charity auction at Pigalle restaurant in Green Point and raised over R57 000 for The Big Issue.
Buying your first property later in life
The criteria for home loans for older buyers are different, so make sure to know what the banks want from you. By Bonny Fourie
Commercial property owners under pressure
Owners challenged by falling demand, increasing costs and downward push on rentals
PRETORIA: BUY HERE: Our insider’s guide to Pretorius Park
A first-time homeowner can purchase an entry-level residence or investment in a suburb where many have resided for more than 11 years, from newly-built apartments to high-end mansions.
In search of the property grail
Property editor laments the last five years of her roller coaster search to find a decent and affordable home to buy in Cape Town. By Vivian Warby
CAPE TOWN: BUY HERE: Our insider’s guide to Mowbray
A suburb with a cosmopolitan community which has many heritage Victorian houses, as well as modern apartments and spacious homes.
It is close to highways, the city centre and UCT
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Child factor: Key for buying
Features which are helpful to buyers with young children include:
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How to keep expenses down in winter
There are expenses that naturally tend to decrease over the winter which can be offset against the others.
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Avoid pitfalls with fixer-uppers
Flipping properties can be profitable but do homework
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8 tips to help you save R2500-plus on household costs
Consumers and homebuyers need to focus on cost-cutting and saving