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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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What’s The Best Time Of Year To Find A New Place?
What’s The Best Time Of Year To Find A New Place? If you have moved flats and changed homes before, you are aware of the many choices you have to make regarding your next place. These include: Location Size of the place How close it is to your office if you work or own a...
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Big And Small Changes In The Housing Market
Big And Small Changes In The Housing Market By now, we have all been, or still are, aware of the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on different industries and sectors. Some were evident from the get-go, while others only suffered the aftermath later. There have been some big...
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Questions to ask yourself as you search for a flat to rent
Questions to ask yourself as you search for a flat to rent Finding a place to live in for six months or even two years is not something to take lightly. It’s easy to be wrapped up in the idea of searching for an affordable flat to rent and hope you like it enough to put down a...
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Are you doing everything a tenant should do to get a rental deposit back?
Are you doing everything a tenant should do to get a rental deposit back? A security deposit is required when you move into a rental property. It’s meant to protect the property owner when a tenant violates the terms of the lease. For example, causing damage to the property. The...
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Is renting a better short-term option for South Africans?
Is renting a better short-term option for South Africans? For years, there has always been a debate on whether people should rent or purchase a property. However, the debate on whether you should buy or rent is not black and white. Of course, buying your own property might seem...
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Must know things before signing a lease
Must know things before signing a lease The search for a property can be a daunting and overwhelming task. This is mostly because there are so many options to choose from. You do a simple search for affordable flats to rent in Johannesburg and get a huge list. It can make you...
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Things to do before moving into your new flat
Things to do before moving into your new flat Trying to find a flat to rent can be a long process, and many find it a bit overwhelming. The truth is, it’s not easy to find perfect flats to rent in Johannesburg. And, there’s so much that goes into it. You start with the search...
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The pros of renting a flat in a big city
The pros of renting a flat in a big city Most people dream of living in the city for many different reasons, but city living is appealing because of the proximity of everything from shopping malls to theatres. People who have busy lifestyles thrive in the bustle of big cities;...
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Get to Know The City: Parts Of Jeppestown They Won’t Tell You About
Get to Know The City: Parts Of Jeppestown They Won’t Tell You About 2043, an area code with a rare kind of treasure. Culture. Jeppestown prides itself in having buildings that carry a lot of history, attractions that celebrate its people and talented entrepreneurs and creatives...
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Does the pandemic impact JHC’s community events?
Does the pandemic impact JHC’s community events? The Covid-19 pandemic brought about a new reality for South Africans and everyone all over the world—living under lockdown. And while we’ve all had to quickly adjust and find our feet amidst the new normal, the impacts of lockdown...
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Good Neighbours – May We Know Them And May We Be Them
Good Neighbours – May We Know Them And May We Be Them The Covid-19 pandemic has made flat residents come face to face with a few things. We’ve had to sit in our homes longer than we’d ever dreamt, and that has made us realise a couple of things. What kind of colleagues our...
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What are your responsibilities as a tenant?
What are your responsibilities as a tenant? Many reasons motivate working professionals to leave their homes and start a new life in a new home. These include being closer to work or simply the need for personal space. Leaving your home to rent an apartment can be a difficult...