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The Classics
November 2018
Stories from this publication
Less is more …4 min readWe acknowledge, in so many fields, that less is more, so why do we struggle to achieve minimalism, simplicity, unfussiness, austerity and/or uncomplicatedness? Evidently, according to new research, it’s because we are hardwired to add, rather than subtract – a tendency that unconsciously leads us into situations akin to the hideous (and intentionally ironic) list of words above.
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Restored and revived3 min readIn just one year, Serengeti Estates has metamorphosed from a tired and ailing development to a bustling hub of activity.
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Antiques – an investment you can sit on4 min readWhen is an investment not an investment? When it’s also a piece of art or furniture that brings you joy, beautifies your house, and even has a practical use. Those stocks you monitor with an eagle eye will, admittedly, probably do more to boost the coffers than a Victorian whatnot – but do they have a history that will instil a sense of wonder every time you look at them (if only you could!), or draw sighs of admiration from your friends?
Read More- Johannesburg’s Grande Dame
3 min readIt’s been almost 26 years since Dainfern Golf and Country Estate became one of the first residential estates to wow Johannesburg dwellers with a new way of living. And, although the grande dame faces increasing competition as more and more estates open their doors, it remains one of the city’s best known and most sought after addresses.
Read More - Homecare – Shoreline Sibaya
5 min readIf you’re a child of the late 40s, 50s or early 60s, Bob Dylan’s ‘The times they are a-changin’ could well be your refrain. Your mind tells you you’re still in your thirties, but your body says otherwise … those activities that took no thought and little effort are perhaps a little less spontaneous, and the bones are beginning to creak and show signs of wear. Not only do you have to deal with your own sense of mortality … but also perhaps the responsibility of ageing parents. As they say, getting old isn’t for sissies!
Read More - Town and country
2 min readAt a time of tumult in the property industry, Southdowns Residential Estate’s solid performance over its 14-year history is a reassurance to residents and would-be purchasers alike.
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