It's hard to find time in our busy lives, especially when we can be bombarded with messages, emails, and news at every hour of the day. Taking a minute to stop, breathe and reflect has numerous health benefits, but it's often overlooked in our busy schedules. Here are some simple ways to relax and take away the stress of the city. 1. Eat some chocolate You don't have to binge, but just one square of chocolate has been proven to calm peoples nerves. Dark chocolate, just like r

It's the first time in history that more people are living in cities around the world than in country and rural areas. Currently, over 54% of us reside in the hustle bustle of city life. It's predicted that by 2040, it will be over 70% of the global population. It's important for us to recognise the pressure that exists from living in a city, and as the population increases, so will the sensory experience of living in a confined area. Traffic noise, pollution and peak hour ar

The impact of poor maintenance, poor facilities or noise can destroy the returns on a rental property. With capital appreciation in city apartments set to stabilise or even decrease in some cities, this is more critical than ever. The modern rental property is valued on a rental return of between 3.0% and 7.0% depending up on the market, the likelihood of capital gains in that location, and the market demand for property in that area. The typical investor looks for somethin