Author: Private Property
What happens when a lease is cancelled early?
Landlords and tenants need to be aware of their responsibilities when there is an early termination of a ...
2019 is the year for first time home buyers
Now that the dust has settled, and the fanfare set aside: what effect do the SONA and Budget ...
9 Décor ideas that won’t put your rental deposit at risk
When renting, it is often difficult to make the space feel like your own whilst ensuring your rental ...
Buying a new home: how to calculate your transfer duty
A property transfer duty is a tax payable by buyers of all types of properties and is over ...
Creating a portable garden
We’ve put together a handy guide on how to create a portable garden that you can take with ...
This house is perfect…or is it? 5 Things to check before you move into a new home
It may look like the perfect home, but there are some things you need to check before putting ...
5 Buying secrets from property investors
Follow these 5 simple tips for finding the perfect property and you’ll be on your way to success ...
Hottest interior design trends for 2019
Although 2019 is in full swing, it’s never too late to take a step back and look at ...
6 Myths about renting you shouldn’t believe
Here are the most common renting myths we found - along with why they aren’t necessarily true...
10 Household hacks for a clean freak – on a budget
We've got a few nifty DIY tricks to make cleaning your home easier, without breaking the bank...
9 Simple ways to reduce your household waste
Doing our bit for the environment is now more important than ever, and being conscious of what products ...
Using an architect can increase the value of your home
A study by The Modern House shows that a home that is well-designed can increase the sales price ...
Big news for the property industry: Private Property acquires the Property Buyer Show
The transaction is part of a bold new strategy initiated by Private Property’s recently appointed CEO, Amasi Mwela, ...
What is the Repo Rate and how does it affect you?
Interest rate fluctuations and economic policy announcements can have a big effect on your property, home life, and ...
Generation rent: Why Millennials are choosing to rent and not own
While renting used to be considered the first step towards settling into a family home, more and more ...
Clever storage ideas for small homes
Running out of space? Here are our top ideas for maximising your storage space in a small house ...
Lessons on decluttering from New York Times bestseller Marie Kondo
If we’re honest, most of us will admit to having slight hoarder tendencies and a deep dislike for ...
8 Things to check before renting an apartment
Here is a list of things to pay close attention to while viewing a potential apartment...
Have a look at 6 of the fanciest bathrooms in South Africa
Some of the most extravagant bathrooms in South Africa, that would make you want to linger a little ...
5 Essential herbs to grow this summer
Starting a herb garden is easier than you think. Adding colour to your garden and flavour to your ...
