Sue and Peter loved their spacious family home of 15 years, but it was time to downsize and find something with a smaller more manageable garden. After meeting with several real estate agents they decided to use the one who offered them a discount on his commission. They were pleased with their choice and looked [...]
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Posted in Finance, News, Research on May 7th, 2013
At its meeting today, the Board decided to lower the cash rate by 25 basis points to 2.75 per cent, effective 8 May 2013. The global economy is likely to record growth a little below trend this year, before picking up next year. Among the major regions, the United States continues on a path of [...]
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Posted in Local News, News, Research on May 2nd, 2013
Autumn can be a productive time in the garden. It is an opportunity for planting all kinds of trees and shrubs. The air is cooler but the soil still holds warmth – ideal conditions for plants to establish themselves. Plant shade trees now, and pick out your favourite sasanqua camellias and roses while they’re in [...]
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Posted in News, Research on Apr 30th, 2013
Home and contents insurance for home owners, and landlord insurance for investors, can be expensive. But the insurance market is more competitive than ever with many companies willing to negotiate to win your business. Independent websites that compare policies and rates are a great place to start. Once you have a firm quote, you can [...]
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