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Entertaining at home – tips for happy house guests
Hosting guests at home and entertaining them requires preparation and considering key factors.
The definitive guide to house plan approval permissions
There are crucially important reasons why you need planning permission before you build, renovate or extend your home, not least of which is compliance to the law.
Advice for building a new home
Taking on a building project may seem daunting, but if you do your homework beforehand and keep following up throughout the construction phase, you can make it work.
Buying a home off-plan
Buying a brand new home off-plan directly from a developer can be a daunting prospect, but the advantages are significant and the risks negligible - if you do your homework.
Additions and alterations on sectional title homes
For those wanting to add on or make alterations to sectional title homes, make sure that you've read these points first.
Owning a heritage home in South Africa
Owners of heritage homes need to understand the rules and regulations governing these properties before making any changes to the home.
What are your rights when developers build next door?
Do property developers have a responsibility to let you know when they plan to develop next to your home? And can you object?
Tips for buying a property to renovate
Many buyers on a tight budget consider buying an older house and fixing it up. If you’re considering doing this, here are some pointers on buying a house to renovate.
Can my neighbour block my view?
What are a homeowner’s rights when a neighbour’s new building threatens to block their view? Uncovering the issues at the heart of the endless debates on protecting a view
What to consider before building a home
Ease some of the stress of building your first home with Nedbanks helpful tips on what to consider before taking the plunge.