As Gauteng edges closer to a “Day Zero” scenario, spurred by prolonged water supply issues and the looming specter of municipal infrastructure failures, water storage solutions have become a pressing necessity for homeowners in South Africa. Below, we discuss practical storage options that cater to different levels of need, helping homeowners mitigate the impact of municipal disruptions, droughts, and...
According to a recent Savills report which explores global trends in the world of real estate, after several years of global disruption and macroeconomic volatility, there is cause for optimism in real estate markets as healthier, greener living becomes increasingly important....
Thrifting is an increasingly popular activity as consumers become more aware of the need to conserve resources and protect the environment by reusing, recycling, and repurposing whatever they can....
After one of the wettest and coldest winters South Africa has experienced, the hot summer months are now well on their way. To help homeowners survive the coming heat waves, there are a few home alterations that can be undertaken to prepare for the coming summer months....
As summer arrives with its warm embrace and longer days, many homeowners find themselves inspired to take on new projects that enhance both the aesthetics and functionality of their homes. “Summer is the season of transformation and the perfect time for homeowners to embark on a variety of home improvement projects,” Says Cobus Odendaal....
Wealth intelligence firm, New World Wealth has recently revealed the top wildlife estates in South Africa for 2023. We find out more. For the purposes of the report, wildlife estates refer to estates or reserves with abundant wildlife where people are allowed to buy a private home in the wild bush....
As ongoing loadshedding starts to bite deeper and electricity tariffs rise inexorably, interest among home buyers in properties with energy-saving features is picking up considerably. This is according to a survey (with 384 respondents) recently conducted among its agents by national real estate agency, Pam Golding Properties....
Due to load-shedding as well as the soaring cost of electricity, thousands of South Africans are investigating their options with regard to solar power. Understandably, they have a lot of questions. Solar energy experts Versofy SOLAR received more than 5 000 enquiries around home subscriptions since January, and they keep coming....
As load shedding persists, an increasing amount of home buyers are searching for properties that can avoid the effects of the rolling blackouts. This is likely to become even more prevalent now that the budget speech has made allowance for South Africans to receive up R15,000 in tax rebates for installing solar panels, effective from 1 March 2023....
Although you may not currently be considering the chilly days of winter, the colder months are fast approaching. Therefore, it's crucial to proactively address your home's winter maintenance to prepare for the cold ahead....