Properties in security estates have become increasingly sought-after in recent years, providing a sense of safety and tranquillity that can be difficult to find in freehold neighbourhoods.

Every three years, the City of Cape Town updates their General Valuations roll to ensure property rates are adjusted in proportion to property values.

With VAT increases and generally soaring prices taking their toll on South African pockets, it’s no wonder most people have been buckling up for tough financial times ahead. The cost of living is certainly climbing, but as it turns out, it’s not all doom and gloom on the horizon.

Those hoping for good news for the South African property market in the 2018 budget speech were likely disappointed by the lack of change to the sector’s key influencing factors.

Home improvements are a great way to add value to your property, but not all of us have bottomless pockets for a full-on renovation. Lucky for us, there are plenty of affordable DIYs that can spruce things up over a free weekend.

There’s nothing quite like the healing power of nature when it comes to relaxation.

The passing of a loved one is a difficult time, and dealing with the intricacies of inheritance while grieving is not always easy.

A deposit is a predetermined sum of money which a tenant is required to pay the landlord before taking occupation of any commercial premises.

The collective suburb of Berea, comprising smaller suburbs like Greyville, Musgrave and Upper Glenwood, was once home to some of the oldest manors in Durban.

In the past 10 years, the number of sectional title schemes in SA has risen exponentially, and the latest figures show that there are currently well over 700 000 sectional title homes in the country, estimated to house more than 6-million people.