Property Advice Articles in South Africa

9 tips that will maintain and grow your property’s value

Regular cleaning and maintenance can ensure that your property not only retains its value, but grows in value.

Tips to help get your home back-to-school ready

To help homeowners get on top of their preparations, here are some practical tips to ensure your home is back-to-school ready.

Build or buy? Here's what you need to consider

Property advisors are frequently asked whether it is cheaper to build a home than to buy an existing one. It's a relevant question, but there's no simple yes or no answer.

How to adjust to a new home

Homeowners should take the time to familiarise themselves with their new surroundings and should be intentional about turning their new house into a home.

Home preparations to tackle before moving in

Before a homeowner can fully settle into a new home, there are several crucial preparations that should be tackled ahead of the moving day

Protect your home and peace of mind this holiday season

By taking these simple yet effective precautions, you can enjoy the festive season with greater peace of mind. Whether you’re celebrating at home or traveling, securing your property will ensure your holidays remain joyful and worry-free.

Budget-friendly moving tips and what to do when you settle in

Planning on moving? Here are a few tips for a cost-effective moving day and list of things you should do when you start living independently.

Upgrade your space for multi-generational living

While the benefits of multi-generational living are significant – offering emotional support, financial savings, and shared responsibilities – it also brings challenges, particularly when it comes to accommodating everyone comfortably.

Power of attorney: Convenience, risks, and what you need to know

A power of attorney offers convenience and can be immensely helpful, it also comes with responsibilities and risks so it’s essential to understand exactly when you might need it, how to ensure it’s legally drafted and how to avoid potential...

How regular maintenance protects your home's resale value

The first step to safeguarding a home’s resale value is to maintain the home over time, which can help avoid larger repair issues down the road.

The benefits of individual water meters in sectional title properties

With the steep rises in municipal tariffs this year, water usage has become a hot topic in Sectional Title (ST) complexes, where the benefits of individual water meters - and especially pre-paid meters - are increasingly being recognised.

3 strategies for keeping a tidy home

Whether you are in the process of selling your home or are simply ready to adopt some tidier habits, follow these three simple yet effective strategies to help you keep your home tidy.

How to ensure your home is protected, come rain or shine

Expert tips to help you maintain a secure and well-insured home all year round.

Essential tips for a smooth move

With a few savvy tricks, you can streamline your move and make settling into your new space a much more comfortable experience.

Protect your property: Essential tips for every homeowner

Ensuring that your home and the contents in it are properly protected against all kinds of risks has become non-negotiable.

Show house tips to guarantee success in any season

Selling a home is all about creating a connection with potential buyers. By ensuring your show house is prepared to perfection, regardless of the season, you increase your chances of making that all-important sale.

Preparing for a move: City to country transition tips

With lifestyle and wellness more of a priority than ever before, a growing number of people are being drawn by the allure of open spaces, scenic surrounds, fresh air, and a slower pace of life, but rural living is different from city life and the...

Increase the appeal and value of your property with these tips

Enhancing your property's kerb appeal is key to making a lasting first impression on potential buyers. While major updates are important, focusing on simple yet impactful improvements can make a big difference.

Useful tips for first-time homeowners

For many, owning your own home is a dream come true, but it’s probably also the biggest financial investment you’ll ever make so it’s important to be prepared from the get-go...

4 Eco-friendly upgrades that will increase the value of your home

Whether buying new or improving your current environment, you can make your house more sustainable with some thoughtful investments to save on energy, water and maintenance costs.