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April 23, 2024
Published by client-admin at April 23, 2024
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When buying immovable property, the offer to purchase serves as an agreement between buyer and seller. Within this document, certain clauses demand meticulous attention from both […]
April 23, 2024
Published by client-admin at April 23, 2024
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In 2024, corporate leaders in South Africa and around the world are facing more legal challenges than ever before. As the business environment becomes more complex, […]
April 23, 2024
Published by client-admin at April 23, 2024
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In conflicts between property owners and tenants seeking compensation for property improvements before leaving, eviction proceedings are possible, but success depends on location and lease terms. […]
April 23, 2024
Published by client-admin at April 23, 2024
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The Western Cape High Court recently examined whether a person had the intent to revoke their existing will. The deceased, hospitalised with COVID-19, expressed a desire […]
March 27, 2024
Published by client-admin at March 27, 2024
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In South Africa, the number of couples who are permanently living together in life partnerships is increasing every year. What are the consequences that would ensue […]
March 27, 2024
Published by client-admin at March 27, 2024
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In Part 1 of this article, we looked at the roles and functions of a notary, especially their general duties. In this part, we will look […]
March 27, 2024
Published by client-admin at March 27, 2024
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The legal landscape for domestic violence in South Africa just shifted. New amendments focus on swift arrests, tougher bail, and preventing charge withdrawals to prioritise victim […]
March 27, 2024
Published by client-admin at March 27, 2024
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The emergence of digital ghosts on social media Social media platforms have become integral to our daily lives, but what happens to these digital profiles when […]
February 27, 2024
Published by client-admin at February 27, 2024
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One aspect that is often not considered in great detail during the formation and registration of a juristic person in South Africa is its registered office, […]
February 27, 2024
Published by client-admin at February 27, 2024
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When determining the value of your property, it’s often a challenge to remain objective due to the emotional and financial attachment you have to your home. […]
February 27, 2024
Published by client-admin at February 27, 2024
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Clients often ask why certain documentation must be authenticated or certified by a Notary and not by a Commissioner of Oaths. To answer this question, one […]
February 27, 2024
Published by client-admin at February 27, 2024
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Preparing for marriage in South Africa involves several critical decisions, one of which is the antenuptial agreement (AN). This legal document is vital for dictating the […]
January 22, 2024
Published by client-admin at January 22, 2024
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Over the past five years, the SAFPS has seen a steady increase in the number of tax-related scams. Improved efficiency To improve efficiency when it comes […]
January 22, 2024
Published by client-admin at January 22, 2024
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Marriage is a significant milestone in one’s life, bringing with it a multitude of changes and decisions. One such decision that often arises is whether to […]
January 22, 2024
Published by client-admin at January 22, 2024
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In South Africa, the process of cancelling a mortgage bond is commonly necessitated when a property is sold or the bond is fully paid off. This […]
January 22, 2024
Published by client-admin at January 22, 2024
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Understanding and effectively managing your medical aid benefits is a crucial aspect of healthcare planning in South Africa. The diverse and complex healthcare system of the […]
November 29, 2023
Published by client-admin at November 29, 2023
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There is a duty on the Seller when selling an immovable property to provide certain certificates of compliance to the Purchaser. There are five compliance certificates […]
November 29, 2023
Published by client-admin at November 29, 2023
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The Purchaser signs an agreement of sale with the Seller. The property is transferred into the Purchaser’s name. A month later, there were heavy rainfalls and […]
November 29, 2023
Published by client-admin at November 29, 2023
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Do you think you can retire comfortably? Millions of South Africans rely on the money saved in their employers’ retirement fund to earn an income when […]
November 29, 2023
Published by client-admin at November 29, 2023
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Have you ever found yourself puzzled by your bank statement, wondering where all your money went? Those daily coffees and occasional treats can add up faster […]
November 27, 2023
Published by client-admin at November 27, 2023
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The simple answer is no. However, the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act mandates that local authorities approve building plans for the construction, alteration, or […]
November 27, 2023
Published by client-admin at November 27, 2023
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As an employer, it is your responsibility to withhold tax from your employees’ salaries and remit it to SARS. Employee tax is a key component of […]
November 27, 2023
Published by client-admin at November 27, 2023
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Anyone who’s ever had the misfortune to fall prey to credit card fraud, knows that it’s a huge hassle. If you’re running a business, you should […]
November 27, 2023
Published by client-admin at November 27, 2023
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Tips for landlords when their tenant does a disappearing act Everyone who has let out property knows that sickening feeling when you find out that your […]
October 20, 2023
Published by client-admin at October 20, 2023
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Are you feeling the financial pinch? You’re not alone. Many South Africans are finding it increasingly difficult to meet their credit obligations. The cost of living […]
October 20, 2023
Published by client-admin at October 20, 2023
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A marital regime determines how parties’ assets will be managed and divided during their marriage and in the event of divorce or death. Changing the marital […]
October 20, 2023
Published by client-admin at October 20, 2023
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As interest rates continue to rise, many homeowners find themselves contemplating the idea of fixing their home loan interest rates. Initially, when the interest rate hike […]
October 20, 2023
Published by client-admin at October 20, 2023
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E-filing doesn’t allow ‘secured’ or password-protected documents to be uploaded—but there is a solution FOLLOWING SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter’s announcement that he intends to rebuild SARS’ […]
September 22, 2023
Published by client-admin at September 22, 2023
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Are you feeling the financial pinch? You’re not alone. Many South Africans are finding it increasingly difficult to meet their credit obligations. The cost of living […]
September 22, 2023
Published by client-admin at September 22, 2023
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Estate planning is a critical part of financial planning, yet it often gets overlooked. This process involves drafting a will, assigning assets to beneficiaries, and understanding […]
September 22, 2023
Published by client-admin at September 22, 2023
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Navigating the world of lease agreements can be complex and fraught with potential pitfalls. In South Africa, these agreements are an essential tool for establishing clear […]
September 21, 2023
Published by client-admin at September 21, 2023
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In a world where adaptability is the key to survival and prosperity, organisations across various industries are striving to stay ahead of the curve. Economic and […]
August 25, 2023
Published by client-admin at August 25, 2023
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To thrive in South Africa’s ever-changing economic landscape, it is crucial to have a thorough understanding of your regulatory responsibilities, including compliance with the Financial Intelligence […]
August 25, 2023
Published by client-admin at August 25, 2023
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Given the current economic climate, many homeowners in South Africa might find themselves facing the challenge of keeping up with their monthly bond repayments. In such […]
August 25, 2023
Published by client-admin at August 25, 2023
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The matter of a medical certificate has raised questions for quite some time. Many employers believe that if their employees provide a medical certificate for their […]
August 25, 2023
Published by client-admin at August 25, 2023
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A servitude is a limited real right which entitles its holder either to the use and enjoyment of another person’s property or to insist that such […]
July 25, 2023
Published by client-admin at July 25, 2023
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It’s all well and good being paid out for your assets, but what about the foregone earnings in the meantime? Small business owners who have a […]
July 25, 2023
Published by client-admin at July 25, 2023
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When an employer’s failure to upload an IRP5 brings SARS to a grinding halt. One of my clients has recently retired and like all retirees, they […]
July 25, 2023
Published by client-admin at July 25, 2023
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Starting a business takes careful planning and involves compliance with certain legal requirements. It is important to understand the relevant regulations and legal requirements to be […]
June 20, 2023
Published by client-admin at June 20, 2023
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The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) recently deliberated on whether a court sanction is necessary to validate the sale of shares owned by a trust to […]
June 20, 2023
Published by client-admin at June 20, 2023
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In many groups of companies, intra-group loans make sense as a way of funding the operations of the group. If the funds are sourced from outside […]
June 20, 2023
Published by client-admin at June 20, 2023
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In today’s digital era, data has become an essential resource for businesses to grow and thrive in a competitive market. But not all companies are taking […]
May 17, 2023
Published by client-admin at May 17, 2023
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The purpose of a precautionary suspension of an Employee is mainly to mitigate further risk to an Employer in instances where disciplinary action is contemplated. The […]
May 17, 2023
Published by client-admin at May 17, 2023
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Historically, interest rate hikes have had a dampening effect on the South African residential property market, with homeowners reassessing their affordability in anticipation of higher monthly […]
May 17, 2023
Published by client-admin at May 17, 2023
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A servitude can be described as a limited real right that can either provide the holder with the use and enjoyment of another person’s property or […]
May 17, 2023
Published by client-admin at May 17, 2023
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You and SARS are entitled to have a difference of opinion. This article, which was originally published in the May 2014 issue of Tax Breaks, has […]
April 20, 2023
Published by client-admin at April 20, 2023
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A grim warning for South African taxpayers. Long gone are the days when tax fraudsters could run circles around SARS, which has intensified its efforts to […]
April 20, 2023
Published by client-admin at April 20, 2023
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The upfront investment is high, which you’ll want to recover when you sell. Stage 6 loadshedding is now firmly in effect, many South Africans are without […]
April 20, 2023
Published by client-admin at April 20, 2023
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With most of the major interest rate hikes now out of the way, 2023 is set to provide a more stable environment for financially savvy, would-be […]
April 20, 2023
Published by client-admin at April 20, 2023
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The Eskom crisis demonstrates again the importance of proper succession planning IoDSA. The current crisis at Eskom has a number of governance lessons for South Africa […]
February 28, 2023
Published by client-admin at February 28, 2023
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You can use a loan re-advance against your house to purchase a rental property, and get the interest allowed as a tax deduction – it just […]
February 28, 2023
Published by client-admin at February 28, 2023
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Urbanisation, and the consequent magnitude of residential estates that are becoming increasingly dense and populated, requires individuals to abide by the municipal by-laws and regulations and […]
February 28, 2023
Published by client-admin at February 28, 2023
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Every business in the world sells something. They sell goods or services in order to address a need or desire of a consumer, and to achieve a profit in the process (at the very least […]
February 28, 2023
Published by client-admin at February 28, 2023
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Bigger deposits mean a smaller loan and a better interest rate. Rising inflation and several interest rate hikes have many South Africans trying their best to […]
January 20, 2023
Published by client-admin at January 20, 2023
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A deceased estate takes on a (tax) life of its own while being wound up I started my first job back in September 1987 at the […]
January 20, 2023
Published by client-admin at January 20, 2023
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Discussing an antenuptial contract might not be the easiest of conversations to have with a prospective spouse. However, it is important to be aware of the […]
January 20, 2023
Published by client-admin at January 20, 2023
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Fraud can be defined as the unlawful and intentional making of a representation that causes actual or potential prejudice to another. Parties often act on the […]
January 20, 2023
Published by client-admin at January 20, 2023
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Parties to a contract more frequently than not insert a “Consent to Jurisdiction” clause which allows the grieving party the opportunity to approach the relevant Magistrates […]
January 24, 2022
Published by client-admin at January 24, 2022
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A trust is an agreement between the person who owns the assets and the appointed trustees. A trust can be a good way to preserve your […]
January 24, 2022
Published by client-admin at January 24, 2022
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According to reports, given current low interest rates, there have been an uptick in property transactions. Therefore, it is worthwhile considering the potential impact of any transfer duty taxes to […]
January 24, 2022
Published by client-admin at January 24, 2022
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The question of whether renting or buying is the best is almost always in circulation in the real estate industry. While one is affordable in the short term, […]
January 24, 2022
Published by client-admin at January 24, 2022
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Divorce can often be an extremely stressful and exasperating process, and even more so when one spouse enjoys complete financial stability and the other has to endure a dire financial position. Such cases clearly create a huge imbalance amongst parties […]
January 20, 2022
Published by client-admin at January 20, 2022
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Globalisering is ’n onvermybare nagevolg van ’n tegnologiese-gedrewe wêreld waar die beperkings van tyd en plek minder en minder begin saak maak. Dit wil voorkom dat die wêreldwye […]
January 20, 2022
Published by client-admin at January 20, 2022
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While restaurants, shopping malls and beaches may look somewhat similar to what they did before the pandemic, nevermind lockdown regulations and social distancing protocols, the real […]
January 20, 2022
Published by client-admin at January 20, 2022
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Sectional titles have become a staple in the real estate industry over the past decades. And with all the benefits that come with it, it makes sense. Heightened security, lower insurance […]
December 10, 2021
Published by client-admin at December 10, 2021
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Employees often consider to immediately terminate their employment relationship due to a new opportunity arising or to avoid responsibility when faced with disciplinary procedures. Employment relationships are governed by an […]
December 10, 2021
Published by client-admin at December 10, 2021
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Property ownership is no small feat. It is one of the most reliable forms of investment and one of the biggest items that most people have […]
December 10, 2021
Published by client-admin at December 10, 2021
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A deed of suretyship is an agreement that is concluded by a creditor and a third party. The essentialia of this type of agreement are that […]
November 17, 2021
Published by client-admin at November 17, 2021
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The Wills Act sets out the requirements for a valid Last Will and Testament. For a will to be valid, it must be signed and witnessed. […]
November 17, 2021
Published by client-admin at November 17, 2021
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Purchasing a new home is undoubtedly an exciting decision, but it is also an extremely emotional one. A home is where family traditions are brought to […]
November 17, 2021
Published by client-admin at November 17, 2021
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When an employer institutes a disciplinary hearing against an employee, the employee is entitled to know and understand the nature of the charge(s) against him/her. As […]
November 17, 2021
Published by client-admin at November 17, 2021
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A taxpayer who is aggrieved by an assessment or decision of SARS against that taxpayer has the right to dispute that assessment or decision. If an […]
October 13, 2021
Published by client-admin at October 13, 2021
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Are you sitting down? Let us share a frightening statistic with you. In a report published by FinFind in November 2020, it was found that 42.7% of small businesses in South […]
October 13, 2021
Published by client-admin at October 13, 2021
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This issue was recently dealt with in length in the SCA matter of Van Meyeren v Cloete (636/2019 [2020] ZASCA 100 (11 September 2020), where the focus of the SCA […]
October 13, 2021
Published by client-admin at October 13, 2021
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Even before the pandemic changed the way we see our home and work environments, with many finding for the first time that these two could be the same […]
October 13, 2021
Published by client-admin at October 13, 2021
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South African law makes provision for the fact that a person should, in principle, be entitled to institute an action for restitution where their estate was impoverished without justification. […]
September 6, 2021
Published by client-admin at September 6, 2021
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When you are on the receiving end of a court order, it would be wise to obey the terms set out in it. Disobedience in terms of a court may cause a court to hold you […]
September 6, 2021
Published by client-admin at September 6, 2021
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Home insurance is there to protect one of the most important assets you own. And when done properly, it will allow you to insure both the structure of your home and the […]
September 6, 2021
Published by client-admin at September 6, 2021
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Property ownership in today’s economy is no small feat. But even when you’ve worked most of your adult life towards buying the family home of your dreams, the possibility of downsizing should never be discounted. Whether you’re looking at lowering the […]
September 6, 2021
Published by client-admin at September 6, 2021
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Let’s face it, in a post-pandemic world, the traditional office is in danger. Commuting hours to work just to go sit at a desk with, relatively speaking, a bunch of other strangers breathing the same air no […]
August 11, 2021
Published by client-admin at August 11, 2021
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The nomination of an executor is an important aspect of a Last Will and Testament. An executor is nominated in a Last Will and Testament and, upon death, he or she administers and distributes the estate in accordance […]
August 11, 2021
Published by client-admin at August 11, 2021
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What is prescription? As a general rule, prescription occurs when a debtor’s liability to pay a specific debt is extinguished as a result of the passing […]
August 11, 2021
Published by client-admin at August 11, 2021
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Every now and then a new news story is published of an employee who steals a great sum of money from the company they work for. Most […]
August 11, 2021
Published by client-admin at August 11, 2021
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The Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act came into full effect on the 1st of July 2021. If you still haven’t implemented your POPI compliance strategy, it is strongly advisable […]
June 21, 2021
Published by client-admin at June 21, 2021
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There is a little tip to the success of every business that many people disregard: Customers are vital to the success of your business. Of course, you knew that already. […]
June 21, 2021
Published by client-admin at June 21, 2021
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Since property transfers are some of the highest-value transactions that you may make in your lifetime, it naturally follows that you need to ensure that you don’t […]
June 21, 2021
Published by client-admin at June 21, 2021
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The Civil Union Act 17 of 2006 (“the Act”) was enacted to provide for the solemnisation of civil unions by way of either a marriage or civil […]
June 21, 2021
Published by client-admin at June 21, 2021
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Finding the best pricing strategy has always been a vital part of selling a property, but it may be more difficult than before thanks to the […]
May 20, 2021
Published by client-admin at May 20, 2021
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It is a thing of human psychology to be aware of the potential danger in our surroundings, which makes it very easy for us to keep […]
May 20, 2021
Published by client-admin at May 20, 2021
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How well are you equipped for handling cyber threats to your business? Take the quiz below to test your knowledge on cybersecurity. You just received an […]