How to maximise your rental return
29 June 2021 | Insights Team
We all know that renting out your freestanding property is an excellent way to make an alternate income in a day and an age where one on its own simply isn’t enough. But in order to maximise rental return, there are a few things you need to do to ensure that your property is ship-shape […]
Read moreFive things I learned from having a newborn baby and moving across the country
24 May 2021 | Marcel du Toit
It’s been an interesting couple of months in the du Toit household. At the end of last year our family decided to make the move from Johannesburg – a city that we spent the last 12 years living and building a life in – to Cape Town – a city that only I grew up […]
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Easy Indoor Herbs
20 April 2021 | Insights Team
An indoor herb garden for the apartment or complex lifestyle is an excellent addition. Not only do you save on having to purchase commercial herbs but also an excellent way to add quick and spurious flavours to your cooking! Ahead, our most favourite herb choices; Basil This herb is an all-time favourite. Popularly used in […]
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Five tips when decorating your rental apartment
7 April 2021 | Insights Team
Looking for ways to spruce up the interior design of a space that you do not own can be a difficult minefield to navigate. You need to figure out what sort of budget you are willing to allocate when investing time and effort into a temporary home. We highlight the parts of your rental home […]
Read moreMore South Africans are semigrating: Here’s why and where they are going
23 March 2021 | Insights Team
It is commonly known that as a result of industrialisation people have been moving across towns, cities and provinces to be closer to opportunities and jobs. But with the reality of the Covid-19 pandemic and the limits and restrictions it has brought with it, many companies have had to change the way they do business […]
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What are your rights as a tenant when your landlord sells their property?
16 February 2021 | Insights Team
The South African rental market is a vibrant one; filled with many people who have consciously chosen renting as a lifestyle option. However, many tenants lack the legal know-how when it comes to their rights if the landlord chooses to sell the property they occupy. As it turns out, due to the financial strain brought […]
Read moreTop property trends expected in 2021
19 January 2021 | Insights Team
Following unprecedented challenges in 2020 in the face of a global pandemic, every industry has had to adapt and adjust their service offerings accordingly, and cater to a market that has had different needs compared to the pre-pandemic era. Similarly, the property market has had to keep up with the times and adjust its operating […]
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Top ways to save money in 2021
15 December 2020 | Insights Team
After a tough 2020, most of us probably indulged in end-of-year festivities, and this indulgence probably hit our bank account hard. With 2021 upon us, it may be time to buckle our belts and find ways in which we can stop bleeding money. This sentiment is often easier said than done – especially when budgets […]
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