Good fences make good neighbours. But what happens in the case of annoyance caused by branches hanging over the fence? Our courts have held that a neighbour may remove the branches himself should the owner of the tree fail to heed repeated requests to do so, as the...
Element #1: Critical Reflection Sometimes before you go forward, you have to look back. In Japanese this is known as ‘hansei’ or the ability to deeply and critically reflect, typically on several fronts: ‘where have you been?’, ‘where are you now?’, and ‘where...
Below are the 16 differences between successful people and unsuccessful people that Andy Bailey and the postcard claim, followed by a picture of the postcard itself: Embrace change vs. Fear change Embracing change is one of the hardest things a person can do. With the...
What are the 3 mistakes we make? Trying to do it alone – surround yourself with the positive people! Poor time management – you are now your own boss! Assume that you are different – follow the proven path! Follow the 6 steps to secure success Set your goals – be...
Most residential property sales agreements contain the voetstoots clause which states that ‘the property is sold ‘voetstoots’, as is at the date of signature hereof, together with all fixtures and fittings and subject to the conditions and servitudes...
When you intend to run a business from home many factors need to be to taken into consideration, so best is to get advice before going down this road. When contemplating running your business from a residential property, it is important to consult the guidelines laid...
IINSURANCE COVER FOR MAINTENANCE WORKERS AT HOA Are you aware that on appointment and commencement of maintenance work by external and third party contractors, certain covers of the body corporate’s and or HOA’s insurance policy are temporarily suspended? The...
Being in the real estate industry we are always amazed to see how clients treat their gas cylinders and the general condition of gas cylinders lying around properties. As the safety of our clients are important to us please note the following few guidelines. Why...
As real estate agents we often end up in the middle between buyer and seller when it comes to alterations made to a property not being on the official municipal plans. Sellers tend to ‘conveniently’ forget about alternations made which can result in lots of extra...
You make decisions everyday about your work, school, life, and your future. It may seem overwhelming at times, having so many different responsibilities. Learn to make decisions thoughtfully by gathering the needed information, giving yourself time to think, and...
Do you often feel stressed out with too much of workload? As time passes by, do you feel like you have more tasks on hand than you have time to do them or you could have effectively use your time to complete all the given tasks? The trick is to organize your tasks and...
Mastering the Art of Delegation: Seven Steps that will Help Improve Your Productivity By Roxanne Rivera Do you have trouble “handing off” work to others? You’re not alone. Many women feel uncomfortable with this vital leadership skill. The same impulse that led our...
