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Karoo in bloom

| While still in its infancy, tourism in the Karoo is booming and, along with city slickers seeking a more tranquil way of life, this is causing rejuvenation with all the benefits to property that you would expect.
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    Unaffordable housing

    | Rate hikes have done much damage; nevertheless the slump will be deeper than anticipated.
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    | The World Cup provides hundreds of millions of Rand in free advertising for tourism — and it shows!
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    Seafront for all?

    | Plans to develop what is now the Sea Point promenade has sparked a massive campaign against it.
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    | Building on an empty stand? Check the boundaries — confusion arise more often than you think.
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    A tourism boom and ‘semigration’ is rejuvenating the Karoo with obvious benefits for property.

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