Author: Private Property
Creating a sleep-promoting bedroom
Getting a good night’s rest is probably near the top of everyone’s wish list, but how many of ...
How to make your home wheelchair-friendly
Tips to improve the quality of life for you or your loved one and provide a greater sense ...
Do you have what it takes to be a landlord?
Here are six essential character attributes you need to be an effective landlord...
Home office 101: how to create a stylish (and productive) work space in your house
Some of the key considerations for setting up your first home office as well as how to set ...
Advice for building a new home
Taking on a building project may seem daunting, but if you do your homework beforehand and keep following ...
Get your swimming pool ready for summer
Lazy afternoons and midnight dips are on the agenda for the summer. Get your swimming pool ready for ...
Here’s why we think ‘staying in’ is the new ‘going out’
Staying in is an on-trend hobby. Here’s how you can turn staying home into the good life Staying ...
Common mistakes when selling your property
Here are some of the most common mistakes made during a home sale, and ways to avoid them...
This South African app helps renters save money on airtime and electricity
Positioned to cater specifically to the Millennial demographic, this service is a brand new take on rental services...
How to reduce electricity consumption in your home
As the cost of living continues to rise, reducing those figures that seem to magically and frighteningly, appear ...
Get the most out of your small garden
In line with increasing property, construction and living costs in general, the average size of properties and gardens ...
How to co-exist with suburban wildlife in your garden
You’re not alone in your neighbourhood. Suburban wildlife is part and parcel of living where you do. Here’s ...
4 Things to do when you sell your Gauteng home
If you’re thinking about how to sell your Gauteng home, now’s a good time. It’s happened as predicted ...
6 Questions to ask before hiring a moving company
Moving house is no small feat and it’s important to know you’re in safe hands when it comes ...
Golden rules for WhatsApp community groups
WhatsApp groups are proving increasingly more important for the dissemination of news that affects housing/street/suburb communities. But like ...
Why it makes sense to buy your own home
Freedom from paying rent is just one good reason for buying your own home...
How to braai like a champ this summer
It's that time of the year again, when every South African comes together to eat, celebrate life and ...
Invest in student accommodation for solid returns
The ongoing student-housing shortage throughout South Africa provides rewarding opportunities for buy-to-let investors...
10 Most popular suburbs to rent in Joburg
If you’re looking for a new neighbourhood, we’ve rounded up our top 10 places of where to rent ...
Fun school holiday activity: make your own fairy garden
Learn how you can bring a little magic to your outside space by creating your very own fairy ...
