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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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How to find safe and affordable housing for seniors in Johannesburg
How to find safe and affordable housing for seniors in Johannesburg Finding safe and affordable housing for independent seniors in South Africa, or the wiser generation as we like to call it, is a challenge that needs urgent and proactive solutions. Fortunately, there are some...
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What we've been up to at JHC over lockdown
What we've been up to at JHC over lockdown It is safe to say that 2020 didn’t go as planned. The coronavirus pandemic has shifted our lives, forcing us to adapt to a new world. A world where we’re under a national lockdown. Now, we have to abide by lockdown restrictions and...
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A useful guide to help you decide between renewing your flat lease or moving out
A useful guide to help you decide between renewing your flat lease or moving out When your lease is coming to an end on your flat, you start to wonder if you should renew the lease or start searching for another flat elsewhere. It’s normal to face this dilemma because life is...
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What to do when you’re facing eviction
What to do when you’re facing eviction No one purposely stops paying rent; it’s often a result of financial strains which a tenant is facing. The reality is that renting a flat in South Africa can be very expensive for many South Africans who live paycheck to paycheck and are...
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Things new parents need to look out for when apartment hunting
Things new parents need to look out for when apartment hunting When you have a family, apartment searching incurs bigger responsibilities than simply finding “ affordable apartments for rent .” You have to take a few important things into consideration, such as the location of...