Tag: House
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The high cost of living rent-free at home
Moving back home was great. I still had my space, but most of all, I did not have to worry about paying rent. Things changed though when my nephew came to join me in 2017, while pursuing his university studies. Just like that, my independence was gone.
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How I Lost My Heart to a House That Sang To Me
It had wooden floors, pressed ceilings, a stoep that has to be called a balcony because it’s too nice to be called a stoep. There was lots and lots to love. And it had a view!
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4 Rules to Help You Survive the Hunt for a Home
Buying a house is probably the single biggest investment you’ll make. It’s not a decision to be rushed, whatever pushy estate agents may have to say. Here’s how to lay down the law in your hunt for that perfect home sweet home.
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Dreams of an IKEA house
She is attracted to minimalism of IKEA homes, which is the opposite of what she’s living in at the moment, writes Mandy Collins
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The top 5 tips for selling your home
There are thousands of tips on how best to sell your home. Some, such as keeping a vanilla pod boiling on the stove (homely smells apparently help a property sell faster) seem a little over the top, so we narrowed it down to the five best ways to help you get the most out of…
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Why buying that house might be a mistake
There are times where looking for a new home feels like being lost in a desert. Then, suddenly, an oasis.
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What owning my first home means to me
When she was younger, Refiloe Temudzani never thought she would be able to own her own home, but life seems to have exceeded her expectations. This is her story.
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Can you afford to buy that house?
Figuring out whether to go ahead and buy a house or flat is hard – especially if it’s your first time. There are quite a few things to consider and bear in mind. After reading a list from Forbes that captures some of the essential “musts” home-buyers should consider, we adjusted the tips a little…