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Kariega News: Kariega couple accused of buying twins for R50 per day released on warning

18 June 2021 By Port Elizabethan

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Kariega couple accused of buying twins for R50 per day released on warning: A couple from Kariega accused of trafficking infant twin girls in exchange for R50 per day has been released on warning as they were unable to pay bail. Source: "Kariega" - BingNews. Eastern Cape couple accused of human trafficking get bail: Human trafficking co-accused Patrick, 38, and Lee-Andra Chantler, 32, were granted bail in the magistrate’s court in Kariega on Thursday. The Chantlers are accused of having … [Read more...] about Kariega News: Kariega couple accused of buying twins for R50 per day released on warning

Bystander, two others shot dead after buying bus tickets – Gqeberha in the News

3 April 2021 By Port Elizabethan

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Bystander, two others shot dead after buying bus tickets: At least two people have been arrested in connection with an apparent hit in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) outside the ticket offices of a bus company on Friday, 2 April 2021, which left three others dead ... Source: "Gqeberha" - BingNews. Three people killed, suspects arrested and firearms recovered: GQEBERHA - The Provincial Commissioner, Lt Gen Liziwe Ntshinga has immediately ordered that the 72 hour activation plan be implemented for … [Read more...] about Bystander, two others shot dead after buying bus tickets – Gqeberha in the News

Bystander, two others shot dead after buying bus tickets – Gqeberha in the News

3 April 2021 By Port Elizabethan

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Bystander, two others shot dead after buying bus tickets: At least two people have been arrested in connection with an apparent hit in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) outside the ticket offices of a bus company on Friday, 2 April 2021, which left three others dead ... Source: "Gqeberha" - BingNews. Three people killed, suspects arrested and firearms recovered: GQEBERHA - The Provincial Commissioner, Lt Gen Liziwe Ntshinga has immediately ordered that the 72 hour activation plan be implemented for … [Read more...] about Bystander, two others shot dead after buying bus tickets – Gqeberha in the News

Making Sure Your Home Buying story is a Love Story and not a Horror Story – MyPR.co.za

20 October 2020 By Port Elizabethan

Making Sure Your Home Buying story is a Love Story and not a Horror Story: Johannesburg, 20 October 2020 – It was a dark and stormy summers night. While curled up on the couch the couple swooned over the dream home they found online. They swiped right, and put in an offer, but a dark spectre hung over them. Diligently they filled out reams of documents to secure their future, they slept fitfully that night as with trepidation they awaited the news. When the ding of the email lit up their … [Read more...] about Making Sure Your Home Buying story is a Love Story and not a Horror Story – MyPR.co.za

Spring into action this Spring – 6 steps to buying the perfect home – MyPR.co.za

20 September 2020 By Port Elizabethan

Spring into action this Spring – 6 steps to buying the perfect home: Johannesburg, 18 September 2020 – Spring is one of the best seasons to buy a home. The weather is warming and the positive shift in weather is prompting people to come out of their winter hibernation and start the search for their next home. If you are on the hunt for a new house this spring, take a look at these six steps to guide you on your buying journey to the perfect home. Determine your budget and … [Read more...] about Spring into action this Spring – 6 steps to buying the perfect home – MyPR.co.za

Insight: Surface safety – do you know what you are buying? – MyPR.co.za

23 July 2020 By Port Elizabethan

Insight: Surface safety – do you know what you are buying?: Burt Rodrigues CEO of Biodx gives insight into the surface safety “Last week Education MEC for the Eastern Cape, Fundile Gade ordered legal action against a company that supplied sanitisers to Makaula Senior Secondary School where 204 pupils and staff tested positive for Covid-19. They also supplied nine other schools in the district with a product that was found to be sub-standard, containing very low volumes of alcohol. The question … [Read more...] about Insight: Surface safety – do you know what you are buying? – MyPR.co.za

How to Manage the Risks When Buying To Rent – MyPR.co.za

21 January 2020 By Port Elizabethan

How to Manage the Risks When Buying To Rent: The current buyers’ market offers a good opportunity for investors looking for properties to rent out, especially with the prospect of a potential rental-growth recovery in the latter part of 2020. But investors need to remain cautious. Every opportunity comes with risks… Growth in the rental market was below inflation for the greater part of 2019, with a slight uptick in Q3 2019. Have we seen the bottom of the cycle? Just Property CEO Paul Stevens … [Read more...] about How to Manage the Risks When Buying To Rent – MyPR.co.za

Who is Buying up Our Small Towns? – MyPR.co.za

19 December 2019 By Port Elizabethan

Who is Buying up Our Small Towns?: South Africa, December 18 2019 – Semigration is a continuing trend affecting property investment. Whether for work, investment, cost-savings, quality of life or retirement, buyers are continuing to invest in smaller towns. We look at two very different regions that are attracting buyers for very different reasons and proving that there are great opportunities available away from the madding crowds. The Swartland, Western Cape The population of the … [Read more...] about Who is Buying up Our Small Towns? – MyPR.co.za

Key Steps To Follow When Buying A House – MyPR.co.za

16 September 2019 By Port Elizabethan

Key Steps To Follow When Buying A House: Johannesburg, Gauteng, 16 September 2019- Before you can close on your dream home, you must understand the steps to buying a house. Navigating the home-buying process can be challenging, but it becomes much easier if you have a plan and a clear path forward. There is no time like the present to start working on your goals and dreams. When it comes to buying property, the rule is exactly the same: it is extremely important that you prepare for your home … [Read more...] about Key Steps To Follow When Buying A House – MyPR.co.za

The true cost of buying a car

8 February 2017 By Alan Straton

Rudolf Mahoney

For many buyers, the idea of planning a car purchase involves choosing the colour, wheels and options for their new ride. However, reality usually hits home when they find they are unable to afford the vehicle they've been daydreaming about. There's need to lose hope though. There is a way to ensure your finance application is successful as well as keeping your household budget in good health. This way you can easily afford your monthly commitments without relying on credit cards and … [Read more...] about The true cost of buying a car

Swartkops River: conservation and protection makes for a good property buy

25 July 2016 By Port Elizabethan

With the Zwartkops Conservancy and government working on an initiative to have the Swartkops River Valley recognised as a wetland of international importance, there’s no better time to invest on the banks of this river. If approved under the Ramsar Convention, the initiative will ensure the protection of a key environmental asset that could play a huge part in the sustainable use of the river, and in boosting the Bay’s tourism prospects. “This is a long-term plan, and if it succeeds in … [Read more...] about Swartkops River: conservation and protection makes for a good property buy

Understanding how to buy vacant land

18 July 2016 By Port Elizabethan

The idea of purchasing a piece of land and building a home is a dream for many people. But what is involved in purchasing vacant land? The four big banks here in South Africa (ABSA, Standard Bank, FNB and Nedbank) will only consider financing residential vacant land if the land is 120sqm or larger and within a proclaimed suburb. And when they approve finance, the maximum loan will be for 60% of the value, so a 40% deposit is required, and the loan term is only 60 months. So with this in … [Read more...] about Understanding how to buy vacant land

When buying residential property, sweat the numbers! – Featured Blog

27 January 2016 By Port Elizabethan

Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: When buying residential property, sweat the numbers! by The Port Elizabeth Property Blog: It is said that we are the products of our thinking. When I was busy with completing the MBA coursework, I was confronted with how different people think. My personal conviction is not to classify people but if you will indulge me.  I found there to be three thinking styles on the course with me. There were the social thinkers which included … [Read more...] about When buying residential property, sweat the numbers! – Featured Blog

Off plan buying advice

26 January 2015 By Alan Straton

Off Plan

Those who are looking to purchase a sectional title property off plan should make very sure that they know exactly what terms and conditions are attached to the sale. Most importantly those who are purchasing a sectional title unit off plan should ensure that the developer has all the required rights on the property in place. This is according to Chris Renecle, MD of Renprop, one of South Africa’s largest providers of sectional title properties. Residential property development has picked … [Read more...] about Off plan buying advice

Puchasing Property? Provide the agent with all relevant details

29 May 2014 By Alan Straton

Estate Agent and Buyers

Aspirant homeowners who are working with a reputable real estate agent will benefit greatly if they provide their agent with the right information, says Adrian Goslett, CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa. He notes that the more information that a buyer is willing to give their agent, the quicker the they can narrow down the search and find the buyer the perfect property. “It is particularly important for buyers to divulge how much they can afford to pay on their new home. Very often buyers are … [Read more...] about Puchasing Property? Provide the agent with all relevant details

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