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About Living In A JHC Unit: Your Questions Answered
About Living In A JHC Unit: Your Questions Answered We know looking for a new flat can be a stressful process, especially if you want to move to the city so you can be closer to work or businesses you will need. Convenient shopping is also another nice-to-have so that you don’t...
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Why affordable housing positively impacts education in South Africa
Why affordable housing positively impacts education in South Africa When it comes to educational success, a student needs to live in a safe, comfortable environment that is conducive to learning. At JHC, we know that by offering affordable housing, we are not only tackling the...
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Fun JHC activities for kids and how to join in
Fun JHC activities for kids and how to join in As a parent, there are several things you need to consider before moving into a new place, like how safe it is, whether it’s close to schools, if there’s affordable and reliable transportation, and if it’s a conducive environment...
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Do you know how much space you can afford to rent?
Do you know how much space you can afford to rent? Searching for a place to rent that not only meets your needs but also your budget is tough, especially in South Africa, where the majority of citizens are mid-to-low income earners living paycheque to paycheque. As the years go...
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New Movement Regulation
New Movement Regulation The Government has published a new movement regulation that allows tenants to move in or out of rental properties from 07th May 2020 until the 07th June 2020 . For more information, download the official information on rentals and moving regulations below...
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Tips to avoid a rental scam in South Africa
Tips to avoid a rental scam in South Africa Finding a flat to rent is one of the first steps to take when moving towards your independence. Not only does independence give you freedom, but also a sense of accomplishment. But because of rental scams, the journey to finding the...
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Joburg’s Space-Saving Rooftop Gardens Offer Relief From The Drought
Joburg’s Space-Saving Rooftop Gardens Offer Relief From The Drought For much of 2016, South Africa has been hard hit by drought, with food prices rising and water restrictions being put into place throughout the country. We spoke to rooftop farmers and gardeners about how their...
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Bursary opportunity for 2019
BURSARY OPPORTUNITY FOR 2019 JHC is committed to providing skills development opportunities, not only to its employees, but also to the JHC tenant community. JHC is offering bursaries towards a Trade Qualification to tenants who permanently reside in our buildings to pursue...
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How to make sense of your lease agreement to ensure it meets your personal needs
How to make sense of your lease agreement to ensure it meets your personal needs You have finally decided to branch out on your own and move out of your family home or move to Johannesburg. This is an exciting time as you’re beginning a new journey and learning more about...
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Renting 101: What it means to be a model tenant
Renting 101: What it means to be a model tenant As our potential tenant who may be moving into their first rented home, it’s always good for you to know what it takes to be a great tenant. Being the ideal tenant creates a harmony that will ensure you have a pleasant stay with us...
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How to find the best apartment as a young adult with JHC
How to find the best apartment as a young adult with JHC So you’ve finally decided that now is the right time to leave the nest? While it can be an exciting journey to start, it can be just as challenging to find the ideal apartment, more so as a young adult. Not only must you...
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How JHC's affordable housing impacts families and communities
How JHC's affordable housing impacts families and communities South African citizens are burdened with responsibilities they can’t afford to pay for. This is because the majority of low to mid-income earners live paycheck to paycheck. And, for many individuals in this group, the...
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Get prepared and include these hidden costs into your moving budget
Get prepared and include these hidden costs into your moving budget The costs of moving from one flat to another can be high, and some of the expenses can go unnoticed until you investigate your bank statement later on. But you don’t want to be caught off guard by expenses you...
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How you can find affordable off-campus accommodation in JHB
How you can find affordable off-campus accommodation in JHB When you finally matriculate, you enter a new chapter in your life where you get to choose. Will you relocate to cities like Johannesburg to study for your chosen career? Or will you stay in the city but choose to move...
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Relocating to JHB? Here's why JHC has the place for you
Relocating to JHB? Here's why JHC has the place for you Finding a place to stay when you’re moving into a new city can be a challenging experience. This is mainly because you’re unfamiliar with the city, the neighbourhoods, and the going rates for rentals in the area. Luckily, a...
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Why JHC offers the perfect accommodation for newlyweds
Why JHC offers the perfect accommodation for newlyweds Getting married comes with a whirlwind of different emotions – from feeling overwhelmed and stressed because of wedding planning to finally tying the knot and experiencing the excitement of getting married and starting a new...