When drawing up the criteria for a property search, buyers will need to decide between sectional title or freehold ownership —both of which have their own sets of pros and cons. To decide which is better suited to their needs, buyers should aim to fully understand what each of these entails....
The La Niña weather pattern that SA has been experiencing since December was not only responsible for the devastating floods in KZN but for higher rainfall than usual, all over SA in the past few months – and is why so many people across the country are currently struggling to combat damp in their homes....
You have found the perfect fixer-upper - imagining what a room could look like with a fresh coat of paint and some upgrades. For many home buyers, this is an enticing scenario, and the plethora of home renovation shows and social media posts has romanticized the process of turning an old home into the perfect space even more. The reality, however, is that if you walk into buying a fixer-upper blindly, it...
All materials have a lifespan and even the most well-built homes will eventually start to show their age, as a homeowner, you need to know what signs to look for so you can step to prevent these issues from becoming long-term problems....
When it comes to home trends, most of the focus is on interior aspects like layout, colour schemes, kitchen design, and the latest décor however, considering that kerb appeal is where first impressions are formed, the exterior is perhaps even more important in the grand scheme of things....
Emergencies like a burst geyser or a tree falling on your home during a storm happen, and we cannot predict when it will happen, but we can ensure that we are prepared. Preparing a legacy file with all the pertinent information relating to your property and knowing who is responsible for what is vital....
From 1 July, you will be paying upwards of 15% more for your electricity, as municipal tariff increases kick in. Yet energy experts have cautioned that, without urgent intervention from the government and others, we will see load shedding intensify with Stages 6, 8, and even 10 a likelihood. Understandably, homeowners are considering alternative ways to keep the lights on....
Many home owners look for ways to increase the value of their homes and a common and efficient way of doing so is through upgrades, which can be an excellent way to not only boost the eventual selling price, but also make a home more enjoyable for the family....
Owning our very own home is exciting but it can also be daunting, particularly for first-time buyers who are likely to feel anxious about the additional responsibilities of home ownership and the burden of a long-term financial commitment....
When the property market first re-opened after the initial lockdown period, several distinct new trends appeared on buyer wish lists, among them, extra space for a home office and family entertainment and large gardens with pools became popular once again....