Edition 24 of 2004, Friday 25 June 2004

Dear Reader,

Ever had one of those days when things just don't go your way? Well if today was one of them, go and make yourself a cup of coffee, sit back and enjoy this weeks newsletter.

We are taking you to the "land of the rising sun", Mpumalanga.This is a province of extraordinary natural beauty. Situated at the gateway of the Kruger National Park. The Malelane (which means Small Lala Palms) offers a unique opportunity to experience the thrill of exploring the African bushveld.

Experts believe the South African property market is still booming, with many properties enjoying up to 20 percent year-on-year increase in value. But is mortgage insurance essential? Read more in Real Estate in South Africa.

Are you prepared to attend a FREE seminar? Yes, you said, then make sure that you register. RealEstate101 is running a FREE seminar in Sandton on Monday 5th July.

Today in Have fun.... As the prima donna, Carlotta, is singing, a backdrop falls to the floor, nearly killing her. The cry is raised, "It's The Phantom of the Opera!" Upset, Carlotta refuses to sing. The third longest-running show in Broadway history, seen by over 100 million people in 111 cities worldwide, Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera opens is now on stage in South Africa.

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Is mortgage insurance essential?

Experts believe the South African property market is still booming, with many properties enjoying up to 20 percent year-on-year increase in value. Amidst this growth, there is an increasing need for property buyers to understand the risks associated with property ownership. Raising the awareness amongst home-owners will hopefully change consumer behaviour and help eradicate home repossession.

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Selling a seller a new home

Very often, a person who sells his/her primary place of residence will inevitably be looking to purchase a new home to live in. This may not apply where the person is emigrating or decides to rent.

"A significant portion of our clients comprise sellers of their homes who are seeking to buy a new home", says Marianne Bester of Bridgeway. Bridgeway offers sellers the ability to access their sale proceeds almost immediately, instead of waiting for registration of the sale to take place. "Many such sellers need their cash in advance to enable them to pay down a deposit on their next purchase," explains Bester.

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Real Estate 101 is planning a series of free lunchtime and early evening property seminars in the Sandton CBD. All the topics relate to buying and selling property

Isn’t it strange that the very same people that try and sell you financial products for your retirement invest the money they receive from you into property! According to the House Price Index, South Africa has been rated the number one return on investment country in the world, with a return of 23.7% per annum...

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Mpumalanga, which means "land of the rising sun" in the local SiSwati language, is a province of extraordinary natural beauty.

Mpumalanga is not a highly developed province with large cities and towns - instead, visitors to the province are brought closer to nature. Mpumalanga is particularly well known for it's wildlife parks...

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Eurocape Investments Limited, a company formed from major Irish-UK property development group Howard Holdings, has launched a new residential, hotel and commercial development project in the center of Cape Town valued at over R500 million...

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The Phantom’s trail

My first acquaintance with the Phantom came one cold February morning in 1984 while I was soaking myself in a hot bath. Andrew Lloyd Webber telephoned me for a gossip. He dropped into the conversation the idea of making a musical out of The Phantom of the Opera. Even in my prune-like condition, I recognized Andrew had come up with another good idea...

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Property Management

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Sunday Times Advertisements

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