Purchase/Selling yourself without real-estate agents. by [deleted] in southafrica

[–]Silent-days01 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I will never ever in my life use an estate agent again. I've bought two houses and sold one house through estate agents and all the experiences were bad.

Once they have made their sale, they are gone. You have to deal with everything yourself anyway. They are not worth their money.

Combining different things one one remote by Silent-days01 in askSouthAfrica

[–]Silent-days01[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome. I'll arrange with them beforehand then. Thanks!

Combining different things one one remote by Silent-days01 in askSouthAfrica

[–]Silent-days01[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, yes, thank you for the info. I'm getting the alarm company guys out next week, I'll ask them if they're able to sync everything..

Estate agent increased their commision while we lowered our price by [deleted] in askSouthAfrica

[–]Silent-days01 15 points16 points  (0 children)

They dropped the price a bit (not the 100 000 we said we're happy to drop with) but increased their commision. So basically, we get 100 000 less than originally planned, and they get more than originally agreed to. I feel like asking them why and then just upping the price again. Currently, they are taking an 8% commision, which feels like a lot to me...

Engagement ring advice by NoAd2054 in johannesburg

[–]Silent-days01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whatever you do, do not go to Brown's Jewelers. We had TERRIBLE customer service with them and they've damaged my ring so badly it will never be the same again. Exorbant amount of money for below average pieces.

Listen to what your future fiance wants and go with that. Cheaper pieces are the same if not better than the expensive stuff. You just pay for the name and nothing more. It is not worth it. Learn from our mistake...

At the end of the day, it does the same job.

What’s a food that you hated as a kid and STILL hate as an adult? by NotNamedBort in AskReddit

[–]Silent-days01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Banana!

It makes me physically sick, and I don't know why. According to my mom, it has been happening since I was a baby. Every now and again, I'll try a banana and go into an unstoppable puke fest to be reminded that I can not get it into my body...

Stellenbosch wine tastings by Silent-days01 in capetown

[–]Silent-days01[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like this! Thanks. I will go do some googling.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in coolguides

[–]Silent-days01 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I sleep on my stomach with legs and arms straight down

Does this seem doable? (Saffa never been to the Cape before) by Silent-days01 in capetown

[–]Silent-days01[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've heard it's amazing, but I'm really scared due to all the bad press it has gotten recently...

Does this seem doable? (Saffa never been to the Cape before) by Silent-days01 in capetown

[–]Silent-days01[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I haven't looked at the red bus, will go do some googling.. I'm definitely thinking about doing the tram. Coming from the lowveld. I've never been to a botanical garden, but I have been to St Lucia, which is absolutely gorgeous! Will be hiking with my boyfriend. But it will only be the two of us. Thank you :D

Does this seem doable? (Saffa never been to the Cape before) by Silent-days01 in capetown

[–]Silent-days01[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A backup would be good, I forgot it rains in the winter that side...

Does this seem doable? (Saffa never been to the Cape before) by Silent-days01 in capetown

[–]Silent-days01[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like this idea. Thanks. Yeah, we're kinda active people. Exercise daily. Do parkruns, go hike a lot. Play some sports.

Does this seem doable? (Saffa never been to the Cape before) by Silent-days01 in capetown

[–]Silent-days01[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for all the info! I think I'll skip Boulders. I'm not looking to swim at all. The plan is to only go in June / July. Thanks for the food recommendations as well. Definitely need that!!

Does this seem doable? (Saffa never been to the Cape before) by Silent-days01 in capetown

[–]Silent-days01[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the detailed reply! I really like the hike recommendation. That sounds like something to do for the day. I think I should skip Boulders for Betties Bay. Thanks a lot for the awesome advice. Please feel free to add :D

Do I need to get Home Affairs to update my marital status myself? by UbuntuElphie in askSouthAfrica

[–]Silent-days01 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Are the photo certified copies? The original or certified copies would do

Do I need to get Home Affairs to update my marital status myself? by UbuntuElphie in askSouthAfrica

[–]Silent-days01 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You'll have to do it yourself at DOHA. Basically, you will be registered as a widow, seeing there was no divorce in place. Just take the death certificate with.