How to mitigate mistakes when claiming for a property loss
Author: James Britz
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How to mitigate mistakes when claiming for a property loss
How to mitigate mistakes when claiming for a property loss Panic and shock can set in rapidly when you’ve lost a property, be it your home or business premises, due to a natural disaster, such as a fire or flood. It may only be bricks and mortar, but it was yours. Your home filled with…
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Avoid nightmares when renting out guest houses or B&Bs
Renting out your dream guest house or B&B could turn into a nightmare. Thanks to our country’s internationally-renowned abundant natural beauty and attractions, guesthouses and B&B’s are pretty much guaranteed to enjoy optimum occupancy levels during the peak holiday periods. And, as a property owner, you probably have risk-minimising measures in place, such as regular…
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The growing electric car market
The growing electric car market Global trends are clear, starting from the Chinese market, which is experiencing a rapid increase in sales on the number of battery electric vehicles (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). Some 600 000 units were sold in 2017 (double compared to the previous year), which is more than Europe…
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Keeping the tow-truck industry honest
Keeping the tow-truck industry honest We often see them parked near main intersections where crashes and bumper-bashing are the most prevalent, waiting almost vulture-like to swoop on their prey. They’re the souped-up ‘ready to roll’ brightly painted tow-trucks in an industry that is notorious for doing dodgy work, with drivers paying for tip-offs, driving dangerously…
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Wham. Bam. You’ve been scammed.
Wham. Bam. You’ve been scammed. Did you know that according to a recent report conducted by an insights agency, digital banking fraud in South Africa is at an all-time high and there’s been a steady increase in this trend over the last four years? And the numbers are disheartening to say the least. While there…