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Remedies for a 'green' pool  [2/16/2012 2:57:49 PM]

Summer is in full swing, and that means hot days and cool dips in the pool. Before it's too late to tackle any problems or repairs yourself, inspect your pool and take action to remedy any problems. ... read more

Jazz up your bathroom with accessories  [2/16/2012 2:57:14 PM]

Ever heard of the saying: “The devil is in the detail”? Well, nowhere is this more apt than when it comes to choosing your bathroom accessories, as it is this choice that can really set a bathroom com ... read more

How to prune trees  [2/9/2012 2:55:36 PM]

We all know proper pruning can enhance the health and shape of a tree. But tangled branches that don't look like the neat illustrations in books can be daunting. You can produce strong, healthy and a ... read more

7 cleaning mistakes to avoid  [1/30/2012 10:13:16 AM]

7 cleaning mistakes to avoid Many housekeepers are under the impression that scrubbing and scouring is the key to keeping a tidy home, and though you may have the best of intentions, some cleaning m ... read more

How to colour cement areas  [1/30/2012 10:12:40 AM]

How to colour cement areas Concrete doesn't have to be grey. Cement colour products dye the concrete while you're mixing or finishing it, offering shades of red, brown, buff, charcoal, and terra-co ... read more

Natural ways to keep garden pest-free  [1/30/2012 10:12:02 AM]

Natural ways to keep garden pest-free Enjoy your garden in the summer without the hindrance of pests. Are you enjoying your garden in the summer? So are the bugs, slugs and snails… Follow these tip ... read more

Planning your new pool  [1/30/2012 10:11:40 AM]

Planning your new pool Not just something for the kids to splash around in, a pool should be fully integrated with the landscape of your garden, which means the location you choose needs to be right ... read more

Keep your home naturally cool  [1/30/2012 10:10:21 AM]

Keep your home naturally cool Summer is here, and that means a hot home! Did you know: Closing your blinds during the day in the summer can reduce your cooling and electric costs. Radiant heat from ... read more

The state of the SA property market  [10/20/2011 3:31:54 PM]

South Africa is currently seeing poor office demand, wariness about support pillars of the industrial sector and weaker mortgage lending restraints. According to property brokers in Durban, the decen ... read more

Buying a home? Count the cost of fuel  [10/20/2011 3:29:42 PM]

It is estimated that almost three quarters of South Africans consider the price of petrol as a factor before making a property purchasing decision. Jenny Rushin, provincial sales manager at ooba says ... read more

Cleaning tips for blinds and drapes  [10/3/2011 9:58:54 AM]

Cleaning tips for blinds and drapes In order to keep your window’s blinds and drapes looking good you should clean them on a monthly basis. This not only extends the life of the type of treatment you ... read more

Better days ahead for SA mortgage lenders  [9/19/2011 10:40:07 AM]

SA banks, hard hit by large numbers of home loan defaults during the recent recession, are set for a much better time in the next few years because of the quality lending “books” they are building now ... read more

What are listed properties?  [8/22/2011 8:27:41 AM]

Dear Reader What are listed properties? Is it wise to venture into listed property? And how do I get to know more about this? These are the main questions we’ve received this week. In South Africa f ... read more

Property investment is safer than shares or money market - Courtesy of Cyberprop.com  [7/22/2011 2:31:02 PM]

Property investment is safer than shares or money market It still comes as a surprise to him, says Michael Bauer, general manager of the property management company, IHFM which has now set up an offi ... read more

Home Maintenance Pays when you sell 5 days, 17 hours ago  [7/12/2011 9:58:30 AM]

Home maintenance pays when you sell 24 Jun 2011 As a homeowner, you should start a programme of regular maintenance from the day you move in. Well maintained homes generally sell faster and f ... read more

Buying property: Factor in rate hikes 02 Jun 2011  [6/7/2011 3:39:44 PM]

Johannesburg - Many buyers are anticipating an interest rate hike next year, says Auction Alliance CEO Rael Levitt, whose company has sold over Three billion rand in commercial property this year alon ... read more

oobarometer price index:  [5/27/2011 3:15:49 PM]

Market news: The latest statistics from the oobarometer price index showed a year-on-year decline in the average purchase price of 6.5 percent (10.7 percent when taking inflation of 4.2 percent into a ... read more

April 2011 FNB House Price Index  [5/16/2011 11:49:58 AM]

April 2011 FNB House Price Index The April 2011 FNB House Price Index showed further mild acceleration of 2.2 percent in year-on-year growth compared to March’s revised rate of 1.2 percent. This is ... read more

Fire safety at home and work  [5/6/2011 12:51:30 PM]

Electrical Fire Safety Most electrical fires result from problems with: 1. Plugged in Insect repellents/ Cheap plugged in air fresheners 2. "Fixed wiring" such as faulty electrical outlets and old ... read more

IPC ANNUAL AWARDS EVENING FOR 2010 AWARDS!!!!  [4/20/2011 2:01:40 PM]

Positions achieved in Turnover for 2010 sales: 1st - Elmarie Van Zyl 2nd - Susan Chapman 3rd - Rob Lopes 4th - Ruth Kock 5th - Fanie Schoeman 6th - Zelda Schoeman 7th - Lydia Grobler 8th - C ... read more

TRANSFER DUTY DOWN: HOW MUCH WILL YOU SAVE?  [4/6/2011 3:33:54 PM]

How will you (and the property market generally) benefit from the proposal in Budget 2011 to reduce transfer duty? First, the details - 1.The reduction will apply to all property sales on or af ... read more

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