You’ve moved into your new home and now you are keen on adding more floor space to make it the perfect home for you and your family. If you don’t have ground space to build on, you can always build up. It seems easy enough, but there are various steps to follow that ensure that the job is done properly and according to code. Here are six things to do when you want to add an additional story to your...
Buying your first home is possibly the largest purchase you will make, so it’s important to be well-prepared for this important milestone. “After two years of comparatively low-interest rates, we are still seeing considerable interest from first-time buyers who account for 60% of all BetterBond’s home loan applications,” says Carl Coetzee, CEO of BetterBond....
A roof is an essential component of any built structure and even though you can’t see all of it from where you usually view it, if there is an issue lurking, it can impact everything you can see....
With memories of the most recent bout of Stage 4 load shedding still fresh, Eskom is forecasting as many as 100 days of load shedding between April and August. Needless to say, that’s about as welcome as sour milk in your cereal and will have many South Africans trying to figure out how they can free themselves from Eskom's clutches....
The cold is setting in around many parts of the country. Winter is knocking at the door and for many of us that means we’re getting ready for our rainy season. We understand that for some areas in South Africa, winter doesn’t necessarily mean rain. But the tips below on how to prepare your house for winter can benefit all homeowners ahead of any wet and rainy weather....
Whether you are a first-time property buyer, a seasoned investor, or considering downsizing, there are important questions you need to ask before buying a sectional title property....
Buying a house as a young professional is vastly different than buying a home for when you have kids - we take a look at what you should be looking out for when house-hunting for a family home....
Quality of life has become a priority for many homeowners during the pandemic. When you are spending most of your time living and working at home, there’s an even greater need to create a living space that is comfortable, functional and hygienic....
Owning a home entails a lot of financial responsibility and along with that comes the ability to do home maintenance that will not only help maintain the value of your home but also save you money in the long run....
When you are getting ready to list your home, you might be looking at ways to ensure you get the full asking price and sell quickly - but the budget for big projects might not be there. This is where our three low-cost, high-impact projects come in. All they require is a bit of elbow grease and a very small budget....