Author: Private Property
Top tips for sellers in a buyer’s market
Long before the lockdown, the South African property market in 2020 was already a buyer’s market...
Mistakes to avoid when buying your first home
Apart from not getting up to speed with the basics of buying your first home, here are some ...
Moving house during the lockdown
New regulations permit home owners and tenants to relocate between 7 May and 7 June 2020...
Why taking care of your home is good for insurance
Taking out home insurance is one of the biggest favours you can do for yourself as a homeowner, ...
Eco-friendly ways to save water
Looking for ways to cut back on your expenses and help the environment? Try these eco-friendly ways to ...
Why we’re loving the container home concept
They're not only super cute, they're affordable too, and now could be the ideal time to make the ...
5 Tips for organising your garage
You’ve got time on your hands, and you have an important task to complete. Here are our five ...
The ‘virtual’ reality of shopping online for a property
Despite the precarious economy, and because of what the global pandemic has manifested, lockdown has re-introduced property owners ...
Last wills and testaments: the essential guide for the inclusion of your private property assets
If you own a property, ensure that you have a valid will, else it may not end up ...
5 Home projects that will increase your home’s value
Climbing the walls and need something to distract you? Maybe it's time to do some home renovations?...
Avoid common DIY accidents with these safety tips
If you’re thinking of taking on a few home DIY projects over the next little while, be sure ...
The Lockdown Life: divide your day
The lockdown life takes some getting used to. We share some ways you can divide your day to ...
How to become a pro gardener during lockdown
If there’s something South Africans now have in abundance, it is time, time and more time. So, why ...
Dealing with insurance claims during the national Covid-19 lockdown
As with many other facets of life, insurance claims arising during the lockdown need to be dealt with ...
The lockdown life: Your neighbourhood network
Your neighbourhood network can help everybody get through this unprecedented time of pandemic...
How to ‘work it’ from home during lockdown
Finding yourself working from home will be strange for most South Africans, as will the many unique challenges ...
5 Ways to deep clean your home
Giving your home a deep clean has never been more important, or more satisfying...
Lockdown is a good time to undertake home maintenance
While you may not be able to shop for paint, and other such repair or home enhancing materials, ...
6 Ways for busy moms to decompress during the lockdown (& grab some precious me-time too)
We’ve got some fun and light-hearted ideas to help get you through the next few weeks with a ...
When home improvements go too far
It makes good financial sense to make improvements to your home that will add value – think bathrooms ...
