Building and Renovation

When it comes to property insights, Private Property doesn’t stop at the structural and financial aspects but extends to the interior as well. In the dynamic Lifestyle and Décor section, visitors get a colourful glimpse of the interior trends, landscaping solutions, home living and neighbourhood news. Here’s a look at the categories you can find in Lifestyle and Décor:

Design and Decor Garden and Outdoor Building and Renovation Green living Life at Home Know your Neighbourhood
Check the Zoning regulations before signing an offer to purchase
Property Advice

Check the Zoning regulations before signing an offer to purchase

New zoning laws may allow taller buildings which could obstruct your views. How can you deal with this?

Spruce up your home with new floor tiles
Lifestyle and Decor

Spruce up your home with new floor tiles

Here are some tips for selecting the most suitable floor tile materials, colours, sizes and finishes.

Five tips for keeping your house in order
Property Advice

Five tips for keeping your house in order

Routine mantainance for private residential homes and comprehensive insurance cover must be prioritised.

How to create the perfect guest bedroom
Lifestyle and Decor

How to create the perfect guest bedroom

Here are some essential tips for creating a warm and welcoming space for visitors.

How to plan an accessible bathroom
Lifestyle and Decor

How to plan an accessible bathroom

You can design your bathroom to be accessible to wheelchair users or the elderly. How can this be done?

Furnishing a rental property
Property Advice

Furnishing a rental property

This is how to decide whether or not to furnish an investment property.

Mindfulness can save you money – and misery
Property Advice

Mindfulness can save you money – and misery

Accidents can cause long term injuries or even death. This is how you can prevent accidents in the home.

Which exterior wall finish is best for your home?
Property Advice

Which exterior wall finish is best for your home?

You can choose between plaster and paint, claddings, natural and artificial stone for exterior wall finish.

Make the most of your balcony/stoep
Lifestyle and Decor

Make the most of your balcony/stoep

Here are some tips to assist in transforming your outdoor space - no matter how small it is.