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“Invent your world, surround yourself with people, colour sound and works that nourish you.” Sark Tamarillo Ceramics owner and curator Lorrae Mehmel, is inspired by the natural world and the sensory affect is produces. Rooted to the earth, her creations are born out of all that surrounds her. “The designs are an expression of my [...](more...)

Looking for property for sale in South Africa? Find it with www.immoafrica.co.za – a fresh approach to property search! immoafrica is a platform enabling home buyers, renters and realtor’s to find and market properties. A portal for the property and lifestyle enthusiast, immoafrica serves as a comprehensive hub of information covering every facet of real [...](more...)

By John Loos PROPERTY BAROMETER –THE FOREIGN IMPACT ON THE SOUTH AFRICAN RESIDENTIAL MARKET Is the effect of Africa’s improving economic situation starting to become visible in the South African residential property market? Early in 2012, the 1st Quarter FNB Estate Agent Survey suggests that the “net foreign effect” on the South African property market [...](more...)

By Xavier DeBuck With the end of March approaching, many (financial) professionals will be looking forward to receiving their yearly bonus. Some will take that money and happily spend it on a new car. Others will enjoy spending it on that yearly special holiday (perhaps this year to Maritius?) as they’re in dire need to [...](more...)

By Kura Chihota “What do I do to get into property? whats my 1st step?” Step 1 – Mindset All you can achieve in the world has to start with you achieving it first in your mind. Know that from what ever your circumstances are…you can achieve more. Step 2 – Get a control on [...](more...)

When you apply for a home loan, the bank will investigate and analyze every aspect of your finances, to ascertain whether or not you are a high risk client or worth their investing in your home.

Here are some tips to help ensure that when you visit your prospective lender you make the right impression and get approved in no time at all.(more...)

By Xavier DeBuck When was the last time you were going to eat some fruit salad, but once you took the container out of your fridge, opened it and gave it a good smell, you quickly realized something in it had started to go bad.(more...)

By Xavier DeBuck There has been a lot of talk as of late regarding the financial abilities of youngsters in the property market. Specifically, those sub-30 year olds trying to get their hands on their first home are finding it much tougher than their peers from previous generations.(more...)

Finding a bond originator or mortgage broker should be at the top of your smart-start to-do list. Your bond originator is an essential part of the home buying process and can turn the daunting task of getting financed into a completely stress free endeavour, here’s why…(more...)