Author: Private Property
5 Ways to make your investment property pet-friendly for tenants
Pet-friendly rental properties are quite difficult to find, but there are big benefits attached to upgrading your rental ...
How to childproof your home
These tips on childproofing your home should come in handy if your baby is starting to crawl....
Common household cleaning mistakes
While cleaning our homes is pretty straightforward and forms part of most of our everyday routines, there are ...
Property trends: Why people are downscaling and what to consider before you do it
According to the latest FNB Property Barometer the proportion of new flats and townhouses as a percentage of ...
5 Renovating mistakes to avoid
Being aware of some of the common mistakes one might make can hugely reduce the chances of things ...
Fixing your home’s winter woes
Set aside a weekend to fix what needs to be done, and book the professionals you need to ...
9 Tips for painting your home’s exterior
Changing the colour of your home’s exterior can give it a fresh new look and boost its curb ...
Could you live in a smaller home?
There’s a big perk that comes with living small: low maintenance living. A smaller living space immediately leads ...
How to make your lounge more inviting
If your lounge is not as cozy and inviting as you would like it to be, here are ...
Why now is the time to purchase a buy-to-let student apartment
There's a big shortage of student accommodation near tertiary institutions in South Africa, and you can make some ...
How to find the right tenant
There are three primary ways you can find the right tenant, but each of them carry different potential ...
How to care for your outdoor wooden furniture
The South African climate can be harsh on your outdoor wooden furniture. Find out how to protect it ...
5 Tips for designing your first nursery
There’s no doubt that every parent wants their baby’s first nursery to be a beautiful space, but designing ...
How to choose a tree for a small garden
With gardens getting smaller and smaller, it’s important to choose trees that won’t outgrow your space...
Have millennials really changed real estate culture?
Innumerable, and respected, sources have been attempting to pigeonhole Millennials since the term was coined in 1987...
Selling your home: why the first offer is often the best
There are exceptions to the rule, but there is a very good reason why estate agents encourage sellers ...
7 Home energy mistakes you might be making
We’ve identified 7 of the most common mistakes households can make when it comes to being energy efficient...
Why buying property in South Africa is a good idea
As the cost of living has soared over the past decades, and property prices seem to have done ...
The psychology behind colour in your home
Colour and music have a lot in common. Both can provoke emotions, and both work on a vibrational ...
6 Things to consider before going off the grid
While most of us will only ever dream or fantasise about living off-the-grid, there are those among us ...
