Home maintenance | Property trends | Home improvements | Financial Matters | Tenant news | Saving tips
All indications are that this is going to be a cold winter.But there are so many things one has to keep in mind while trying to warm up in winter these days. Firstly, cost. With soaring electricity costs, keeping warm is not as simple as keeping close to a heater anymore. Secondly, one has to think green. How to keep warm and save the earth? A few suggestions follow:
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Buying tips | Selling tips | Town planning information
I often get enquiries from buyers who want to buy a house to open a school, restaurant, a shop or even small factory. Can one do that? Buy a house and simply turn it into a business? Put yourself in the shoes of the neighbours, to start off with. Would you like a restaurant or school as neighbour in your quiet street? But more importantly, does the zoning of the property allow you to do what you intend to do?
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Sectional title information | Financial Matters | Landlord news | Selling tips
One of the objections that is most often raised against sectional title ownership, is the fact that a monthly levy will be payable. It is seen as an unnecessary additional cost that has to be budgeted for. I think there is another way to look at levies.
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Home maintenance | Home improvements | Landlord news | Legal updates | Tenant news
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...
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