Lydia & André Vorster
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Moving house during Lockdown level 4 – further relaxations
14 May 2020 The previous regulations regarding moving during level 4, have been relaxed a bit more. These are the new conditions: Read more….
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Covid 19 and the real estate market – what happens now?
27 April 2020 The Covid19 pandemic and the various measures to try to contain it, have impacted every one of us in various ways – and our real estate industry is no different. We are almost at the end of a strict 5 week lockdown period, and government has announced a phased approach to easing…Read… Read more….
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How to protect your home from germs
03 April 2020 Now, more than ever, we need to make sure that our homes truly are our ‘safe place’. During the Coronavirus pandemic, keeping our homes clean and germ-free is at the forefront of our minds. We must take every possible precaution to reduce the spread of the virus. Apart from washing our hands…Read… Read more….
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How to cut back on expenses during tough times
02 April 2020 Many of us might find ourselves in some financial difficulty during this lockdown and the months to come. There are some things we can live without, if necessary, until we find ourselves in a more favourable financial position. Here are some suggestions to consider to lower monthly household expenses over this lockdown…Read… Read more….
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How to help Pets adjust to a new home
Picture how anxious you might feel if, without warning or explanation, you were taken to an unknown destination where you discovered all of your belongings unpacked into this unfamiliar space. The anxiety builds as evening draws near and nobody shows any signs of returning you home. This is exactly how your pet feels when you…Read… Read more….
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3 Ways to eliminate Pet Smell
As much as we love our animals, it can be hard to love the pet odour they leave behind in our homes. While we might get used to the smell over time, future buyers will not be as forgiving. Luckily, there are a few ways to prevent pet smell from developing in your home. Read more….
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House rules for keeping Pets in SA
The amount of views a cat video on Youtube racks up helps us realise how much we love our animals. But, as much as we might love them, there are certain laws by which we need to abide if they want to avoid running into trouble with the authorities. The Animal Protection Act of 1962…Read… Read more….
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Interest rates remain unchanged
The Monetary Policy Committee announced today (25 May 2017) at its third meeting of the year that the interest rates would remain unchanged once again. This means that the repo rate will stay at 7%, and the prime lending rate remains stable at 10.5%. The rates have stayed at their current figures for well over…Read… Read more….
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Junk status and the property market
04 April 2017: The rating agency, Standard and Poor has downgraded South Africa to sub-investment. It is expected that this will have a negative impact on the housing market and consumers as a whole. “We managed to avoid a downgrade last year but were not as lucky this time around. While Standard & Poor is…Read… Read more….