It is worth your while to prepare your house to make the best impression possible. You are likely to get a better price if you put in some effort to make the house as appealing as possible. Here are a few suggestions: More...

We recently discovered two weak spots in our security system – actually criminals pointed them out to us, by stealing wheels off a vehicle in the middle of the night, and trying to get into a side window of the house. This happened while we were sound asleep, under the impression that we have an excellent security system. When we called in our security company, we learnt that some of our beams were not working properly anymore. This made me aware of the importance of maintaining and regularly servicing those systems we install at high cost to protect ourselves, our families and our belongings. More...

Repairs and maintenance issues at rental properties are often a bone of contention. What are the respective responsibilities of landlords and tenants? Here are some handy guidelines... More...

The summer school holidays are around the corner, and the exodus from Johannesburg to seaside locations is about to start. Nothing can be more disturbing than a call to tell you that you have been burgled while you are enjoying a well-deserved rest. With the necessary precautions, this is less likely to happen. More...