Mary Alson

The retirement-friendly coastal towns with homes under R600 000 Retirees can settle down in a coastal town at affordable prices. The trick is knowing where to look. Dreaming of living by the coast in your twilight years? Dream no more. It could become a r... See more

SIX easy ways pensioners can save money in August Pensioners can use creative money-saving methods to get through the last days of winter. South Africa’s rising cost of living is getting to everyone, young and old. But while youngsters can look for better... See more

Cape Town is widely known as South Africa’s most expensive city to buy property. Not only does Cape Town have the nation’s highest average property price, but Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) confirms that property inflation is hitting the city hard. It... See more

Expropriation without compensation (EWC) is taking the spotlight for South Africans. Now, the Democratic Alliance (DA) has joined other parties in taking the Expropriation Act to court. They argue the act, passed by the National Council of Provinces (NCOP... See more

Homes below R800 000 typically have a bond below R8 000 a month and levies and rates of under R1 500. But finding a starter home with ample space and privacy for your family is the challenge. It’s not impossible, though. These are the seven suburbs where ... See more