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  1. C

    First Time Home buyer: How common is it for Agent to ask Purchaser/Buyer to use part of their deposit to settle Seller's municipal and eskom arrears?

    I put in a R1.8m+R0.5m deposit offer on a 4-bed house currently under executorship. I believe that's the legal term they use when an owner dies. The husband died a few years ago from what I gather. Since then the wife seems to have been struggling to maintain the place. Eskom and water were both...
  3. Ecstatic Universe

    Suggestions on furniture and appliances

    I am moving into my own place pretty soon. Any suggestions for places to purchase appliances and furniture? Should I buy second hand? Which appliances should I get for 2nd hand, which should I rather obtain new? Will be needing: Microwave Kettle Air Fryer Bed (Mattress + Base) Toaster TV...
  4. pieter_pompers

    Should I frame this and sell it as art?

    Recently moved into our new home(built in 2005) and found this bulb in one of the ceiling lights while replacing some of them. Is this quite common to find and how would it have ended up here? I've never seen a not-for-sale Eskom branded bulb before. I also find it ironic that Eskom makes bulbs...
  5. HansRoos

    Gas Geyser Brands

    Has anyone got experience with Ariston Gas Geysers? I recently installed a gas geyser at my house, and although it's very convenient, 12l per minute is unfortunately too small. A 16l or 20l forced fan unit will suffice, and I'm quite drawn to an Ariston 24l per minute unit. I am also considering...
  6. T

    Olarm API

    Hello everyone, i am trying to use the Olarm API to create an apple shortcut which will automatically arm/disarm my house when I enter or leave (based on whether I’m connected to the Wi-Fi or not). I have consulted the Olarm API docs and this here is what works, with a 200 response code: GET all...
    • TechTinkerbell
    • Thread
    • api apple commands curl home http http 404 http error 500 olarm wifi
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Software
  7. W@P

    Loadshedding and Insurance.

    I just got this from my insurer. How will they know if my fridge died because of LS and not something else etc? They must be taking a hammering regarding claims of late that are caused by LS. Shame.
    • W@P
    • Thread
    • broker damaged appliances electricity failure grid failure home insurance insurance cover insurance policy loadshedding no claim short term insurance surge protection
    • Replies: 71
    • Forum: Eskom and Electricity: Load Shedding
  8. M

    Best way to fill gaps in polycarbonate gaps/corrugation

    Hi all I have a structure with a polycarbonate (and other) roof. The problem is that dirt particles come through the corrugated part - especially after a bush-burn. Please advise the best way to fill these gaps so that nothing enters. I was thinking of some along the lines of filler foam...
  9. RedViking

    [S] Severin Coffee Bean Grinder

    Item: Severin Coffee Grinder Price : R1200 Location: Postnet R100 Shipping: Postnet R100 Condition: 13 months old. 12 months used. Great condition. Warranty: Nope. No warranty. Reason: Upgraded to Barista Express with build in grinder. Specs/Notes: Entry level home use grinder. Great for...
  10. Jar-man

    Where to buy custom blinds

    Hi guys Can anyone recommend a store in Johannesburg or online to buy custom blinds? Somewhere that is inexpensive please.
  11. A

    Eurolux FS260/FS261 day night switch light not working

    From looking through Google Search results I seem to be the only person with this question...which surely cannot be possible?! I recently swapped out my day/night switch and outside lights with the Eurolux FS260 (10w) and FS261 (20w) which has built in day/night sensors. This worked fine for a...
  12. Jar-man

    (S) Samsung HT-C555 Home Theatre System

    Item: HDMI Digital Optical USB IPOD RCA Video Remote Control Original Wiring DVD DivX video formats 5.1 channel 2 Front tower speakers 2 Rear tower speakers 1 center speaker 1 Subwoofer https://www.samsung.com/za/support/model/HT-C555/XFA/ Age: 2+ years Price: R2 000 Warranty: N/A Packaging...
  13. T

    Wiring light

    Hi, I currently have lights mounted to a wall, I'd like to rewire it to the ceiling and therefore need to extend it, the wire needs to be as thin as possible as it's going to be exposed (concrete ceiling). The plan is to use a cable connector and join the existing cable to the new one. Any...
  14. J

    Keep criminals out of your home

    Keep criminals out of your home The South African Police Service released its crime statistics today, which show that in the year to March 2019 there were 22,431 cases of robbery at residential properties. Dialdirect Insurance has warned that South Africans need to be vigilant to avoid...
  15. chickenbeef

    Google Home Mini

    Item: 2x Google Home Mini Age: +-6 weeks but still sealed Price: R700 each not negotiable Warranty: No Packaging: Original Condition: New, sealed Location: Cape Town, Northern Suburbs Reason: I initially bought 4 of these but found that I only really need 2 due to my home being mostly open plan...
  16. A

    Hanging pictures on mirrors on the wall

    Hi guys It may sound random but I want to know the best way to hang pictures and mirrors on concrete walls, either using nails, strips or whatever. I have just repainted and re-plastered most of our house that we just bought. I want to start hanging some pictures and mirrors but I am afraid...
  17. A

    Electric Fencing

    Hi guys I am a new home owner and first time buyer. I need to get an electric fence put up on my front wall. Can someone recommend me places that will do a good job and for a reasonable price, I don't really want to get ripped off. Or if someone does this for a living, can you please let me...
  18. mercurial

    [UK] Homeowner, 78, arrested 'after burglar stabbed to death during break-in'

    Homeowner, 78, arrested 'after burglar stabbed to death during break-in'
  19. Z

    Home Purchasing / Transfer

    Good Day fellow Forumites. I have the following situation, I currently reside with my mother, with whom the current property is registered in her name. She lost her job in 2016, in which I then deposited money into her account so that the bond may be debited from it. The bond is in her name...
  20. D

    Best Fibre Router For Home

    Hey All, So Im having some issues with my Fibre Router at home (Cruddy D-Link Dir-816). What I am looking for now is 3 major things in the new router: Good Wifi Range & Reliability Reasonable Price Powerful Interface (Allows some fine grained control) I could go the whole Ubiquiti route but...
  21. C

    Cost involved when owning a home

    I have found a flat I would like to purchase. I am not 100% what the monthly costs like rates and taxes and building insurance etc would be. I am looking for a rough idea of the costs to ensure I budget correctly. Figures are as follows: Price of flat: R1 049 990 Bond per month @12% with no...
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