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CrimeCheck provides a gauge of risk on a series of crime indices as well as on several individual crimes by area . It also provides detail of each of the more than 50 crime types in every precinct which are reflected in South African Police Service ’ s data .
In property everything is negotiable . Sellers don ’ t always act rationally , and there are many reasons why sellers urgently need to sell a property , and why they would sell it for less than its market value .
Subletting can sometimes be a tempting solution when life changes unexpectedly during the timespan of your lease agreement . While this can be a useful solution for some , subletting can also be incredibly risky , especially when correct procedures are not followed .
In today ’ s turbulent economic conditions , investors might seek to diversify their investment portfolios by purchasing real estate abroad . While this can be a good investment strategy , buyers will need to know a host of laws and regulations before going ahead with a
The pandemic highlighted the importance of having family close by , and a trend towards larger homes is starting to emerge as multi-generational living gains traction , with buyers seeking properties of upwards of 1000 m ² that are ideal for extended families .
During the COVID-19 pandemic , many workers took the time to reflect on what working meant to them and whether they were satisfied with the direction of their careers . Some retired early , some changed jobs and others took the brave leap to start their own
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