The recent interest rate increase – and predicted hikes next year – should spark a turnaround for the rental market. It will not be a great recovery but definitely an improvement on the current position. The rate decreases over the past couple of years have seen financially strong tenants buy their own homes while the

Experts say most people, regardless of economic status, have a similar desire for security, decent facilities and lock-up-and-go convenience Estate living is a reality – or option – for only the small portion of South Africans who can afford such relative luxury but this does not have to be the case. In fact, estates do

What should we look out for or do to make the agreement work for both of us? A: These are the most important aspects required in a partnership agreement, whether business or personal: • Outline your contributions: These can be monetary (cash investment), physical property (such as furniture and appliances) or even labour and time

As we near the end of the year, and take stock of our ups and downs, it’s hard to believe we have survived another year of this pandemic. The recent travel bans mid a new variant of Covid-19 have certainly hit short-term lets, hotels and Airbnbs and, if anything, we have learnt to adapt to

The idea of moving into a brand-new home – finished according to their personal preferences – is exciting for many people. And if that property is in a new development, with common areas and facilities that are also unspoiled by anyone before them, the appeal is even greater. Of course, this often comes at the