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Everything you need to know about buying a distressed property

For those looking to get a foot on the property ladder, distressed properties are an opportunity to secure a highly favourable deal Having your property repossessed is any homeownerís worst nightmare. In the current economic climate, distressed properties represent a...

Growthpoint switches on solar panels in Cape Town

Growthpoint recently switched on 926 540W solar panels at Montclare Place in Cape Town. Their clients can look forward to enjoying solar energy generation of up to 736,646kWh for the first year. On top of the savings on energy bills, it also equates to 780,884,76...

Redefine recognised for good water stewardship at shopping centres

One of Redefine’s many goals is to create and manage spaces in a way that changes lives for the better. Water management is  crucial to this, especially in the water-sensitive Western Cape.  Redefine is delighted to be recognised by the City of Cape Town’s Water and...

Positive industry turnout for trade shows

The occupational health and safety, security, facilities management, and fire protection sectors proved that face-to-face interaction cannot be beaten, as evidenced by the excellent industry support seen at the co-located Securex South Africa, A-OSH Expo, Facilities...

Property auctions re-imagined

Making property auctions more accessible to home buyers If lockdowns have taught us anything, it is that technological and digital innovations have proven invaluable in ensuring continued efficiency of business, including meeting increasing customer demand for...

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Growthpoint switches on solar panels in Cape Town

Jul 26, 2022
Growthpoint recently switched on 926 540W solar panels at Montclare Place in Cape Town. Their clients can look forward to enjoying solar energy generation of up to 736,646kWh for the first year. On top of the savings on energy bills, it also equates to 780,884,76 tonnes of carbon that won’t be emitted into the atmosphere. And …
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Everything you need to know about buying a distressed property

Mar 06, 2023
For those looking to get a foot on the property ladder, distressed properties are an opportunity to secure a highly favourable deal Having your property repossessed is any homeownerís worst nightmare. In the current economic climate, distressed properties represent a cautionary tale about the impact of changing interest rates and the overall increase in the …

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Karoo styling

May 24, 2022
Two exquisitely designed units in the heart of the Karoo double up as guest cottages and rentals to those lucky enough to experience this most special part of the world. WORDS: DEBBIE LOOTS – IMAGES: KARL ROGERS Designer Hendre Bloem works from his Cape Town studio on all things interior. His particular way of creating living …
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No, it's not covered

Dec 02, 2021
All too often consumers assume their insurance policy is a maintenance contract, but this is one of the biggest reasons for claims being rejected by insurers Homeowners who neglect to maintain their homes are often in for nasty surprises at claims stage, says Old Mutual Insure spokesperson, Lizo Mnguni. “If you have not maintained your …
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