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Smart Moves
August 2023
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The Discount Dilemma – Part 13 min readWe had this discussion some years ago, but given that the ‘free ride’ in terms of the interest in golf as a result of the COVID pandemic has proven to be a bubble for many clubs, I thought it worth looking at again
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What are the pension options for residential estate staff?4 min readResidential estate staff are the backbone of any well-functioning residential community. From security personnel to gardeners and maintenance workers, their contributions help to create an environment that residents can call home.
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Take your power back with energy-efficient appliances3 min readSouth Africa grapples with a persistent challenge that often dims its charm: loadshedding. As power outages continue to disrupt daily life, many are turning adversity into opportunity by rethinking their energy consumption habits and upgrading their homes and the contents within to become more energy efficient.
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Shot hole borer (PSHB) beetle takedown3 min readA silent, subtle threat to biodiversity is spreading across the country, almost unnoticed. It’s hitting us in our gardens and our cities. It’s killing our trees, and it’s chomping its way across the country.
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The Welgevonden Estate revolution4 min readWelgevonden Estate is a residential estate located in Stellenbosch, South Africa. It is a well-known and sought-after secure community situated in the picturesque Cape Winelands region, which is renowned for its vineyards, scenic beauty, and historic architecture.
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What are the various schemes available for retirement? 3 min read In recent years, the choices and options for purchasing in a retirement development have increased with many new estates and complexes coming on board, each offering very different options for retirees. It can be overwhelming, especially under the current economic circumstances, to figure out what suits you best and which is right for your pocket and your future.
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George Leads the way4 min readCountering crisis through good governance The Southern Cape capital of George is one of the country’s top semigration destinations, not least because of its well-run local government.
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End of year holiday planning 3 min readHaving the right travel information at your fingertips can greatly enhance your holiday experience - whether exploring local destinations or those outside of South Africa.
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How to win in a competitive UK rental market3 min readThe rental property market for expats is very competitive in the United Kingdom. But finding the right rental property is possible if you follow these tips.
Read More- The PPRA vows to investigate and stamp out high accreditation feesÂ
3 min read‘Accreditation fees’ that are charged by some well known estates have come under scrutiny by the PPRA and other oversight bodies in the property industry, like the CSOS, for being too exorbitant and thereby excluding most estate agents from trading in estates.
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The Jukskei River – Abused but Historically Relevant5 min readWhen South Africa became a democracy in 1994, there was a high level of anticipation that a new dawn had begun. The first set of legislation that was passed was the National Water Act (NWA).
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The Road to Water Self-reliance6 min read The daily news is now dominated by stories of both Eskom and water service failures across the country. The rate of failure is accelerating, exactly as predicted by me some years ago.
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