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Viewing tips when searching for flats to rent

You might think that viewing potential flats to rent is only to find out whether you like the place, but there is a lot more to it. Viewing flats to rent is your chance to establish whether you like the apartment, and to find out if it is safe, and that e... Read >

A foolproof guide to understanding property jargon

Finding the perfect property to rent can be a lot like playing minesweeper – just when you’re convinced that you’re aware of all the pitfalls, you stumble right into another one. When looking at some advertisements in newspapers and on property websites,... Read >

DJ Equipment for sale online

Whether you are starting off as a DJ or are already established and looking to update some of your equipment, it will soon become obvious that the DJ business is not cheap. In fact, it can be extremely expensive, which makes it all the more important to k... Read >

How do I sell my car on the Internet?

In much the same way that the Internet has made sourcing and purchasing a car much easier, so too has it made selling a vehicle so much simpler. Fifteen years ago no-one had even thought of selling a car on the Internet – but in those days the majority of... Read >

Finding Office space in Johannesburg

If you have ever tried to find office space in Johannesburg you'll know that it can be quite a task. There are several ways of going about it, and until recently the easiest way was to go through the classified advertisements in the Star, Johannesburg's d... Read >

Where to find quality musical equipment

Sourcing and purchasing quality musical equipment is not the same hassle as it used to be ten years ago. In those days there were just two options - you either went to a shop that specialized in musical equipment or you found it in the classified advertis... Read >

Selecting used cars in Gauteng

Just a few years ago looking for and buying used cars in Gauteng meant traipsing through the bottom end of town and wearing the leather off the soles of your shoes. Jules Street in Johannesburg was a typical example of a long line of dealers of used cars,... Read >

Book a hotel Durban for sun, sea and soccer

If it's sun, sea and soccer you're after, there is only one place in South Africa to book a hotel: Durban. South Africa's "hottest host city" for the 2010 Fifa World Cup boast a number of beachfront hotels to suit every need - and who knows, you might ... Read >

How to improve your credit record

You are saving for a deposit and looking at numerous houses for sale - but before you start applying for bonds, ensure your credit record is in order. The better your credit record, the more negotiating power you have with your bank or mortgage origina... Read >

Houses for sale in affordable segment show strongest growth

The increase in electricity and water tariffs, as well as property rates and taxes, are fuelling demand for houses for sale in the smaller and more affordable segments, the latest statistics show. Absa's house price index for May shows continued strong... Read >

Grim outlook for investors with property to let

The rental market is continuing to suffer from an oversupply of stock, a legacy from the buy-to-let boom a few years ago, First National Bank says in its latest House Price Index. In addition, a significant portion of tenants and potential tenants rema... Read >

5 ways to get yourself evicted… and why you shouldn’t cross that line

You're sick and tired of your rented flat or house, but still have a few months to go on the lease - instead of breaking the lease (and be liable for outstanding rent), you decide to get yourself evicted. This is what you can do: • Buy a Rottweiler, ... Read >

Where to find second hand cars for sale

Looking for second hand cars for sale today is a piece of cake when compared with the same thing some fifteen years ago. It has been made easier by one thing - the Internet. Today the Internet is taken for granted by more than 90% of its users - they grew... Read >

Cape Town apartments for rent

Cape Town, South Africa's Mother City, has become one of the most sought after holiday destinations in the world. And no wonder, for this cosmopolitan paradise is a jewel set in the heart of the country's Western Cape, described by the 16th Century marine... Read >

Commercial Real Estate in South Africa

Like many other countries South Africa was forced into a recession by the world financial crisis, which in turn, affected the commercial real estate market. Notwithstanding the effects of the economic disorder all over the world, South Africa's banking se... Read >