Temperatures may not often drop below zero in South Africa, but it can still get very cold - we take a look at a few cost-effective ways to keep the winter chill at bay. While most South Africans will agree that its never too cold for a braai, we still tend to stay in more often during the colder months. So it makes sense to winterise our homes to ensure we enjoy them just as much as we do during the...
Buying a home is one of the most important financial investments you will ever make, so when the time comes to sell your home, it could be financially devasting to make a mistake. To avoid this we take a look at a few common mistakes that sellers make and how you can steer clear to maximise your return on investment....
Preparing your home for sale requires careful planning and attention to detail. We look at some tips on how to make your home stand out online and attract more potential buyers....
In a challenging selling market, property sellers need all the help they can get. According to property agents, there are at least six things that sellers can do to speed up the sale and transfer of their property....
Before you buy, what seems like your dream home, consider getting a home inspection to ensure you know about all the potential problems. By having a professional inspector examine the property, you will be able to uncover any safety concerns, structural issues, or repairs that may not be immediately visible....
Most of us assume we know everything there is to know about our homes, especially if we’ve lived in them for some time, but whilst we may be familiar with the geyser’s location and how many square meters of living space we own, there are numerous things that most people would be very surprised to know....
We spoke to Cameron Jansen, about the reasons why working with a local neighborhood expert is crucial....
A key fallout of the higher interest rate and cost of living is that it has driven many potential property buyers out of the market. While there are always exceptional areas, Samuel Seeff says that overall, the reality is that there are now fewer buyers in the market....
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....
There are a multitude of advantages to owning your own home, but the one glaring disadvantage is that you can’t simply call the landlord when something needs fixing and, although cosmetic repairs can be postponed, there are some repairs which should never be ignored....