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
Keeping the peace while renovating
Property Advice

Keeping the peace while renovating

Some renovations could lead to your neighbours being negatively affected, here are some tips to avoid this.

4 tips to increase the value of your property
Property Advice

4 tips to increase the value of your property

If you are looking to sell your property or simply wish to add value to your property, these steps will help you be successful.

Hottest interior design trends for 2019
Lifestyle and Decor

Hottest interior design trends for 2019

Although the year is in full swing, it’s never too late to take a step back and look at what’s trending design-wise for the year ahead.

Using an architect can increase the value of your home
Property Advice

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 by 12%.

Getting your home pet-ready
Lifestyle and Decor

Getting your home pet-ready

Ready to expand your family? Use our handy checklist to get your home and family pet-ready.

Must-haves for first time home buyers
Property Advice

Must-haves for first time home buyers

Congratulations! You’ve signed the paperwork and as the proud owner of your first home, you must be eager to settle in. Here's where to start and what to consider, when moving in.

Is your home fireproof?
Property Advice

Is your home fireproof?

The recent fires on the Cape’s iconic Table Mountain served as a blazing reminder of what’s at stake to all homeowners who have not yet arranged to insure their home against these kinds of disasters.

2019 design trends for kids' bedrooms
Lifestyle and Decor

2019 design trends for kids' bedrooms

Guidelines on what to keep in mind when creating the perfect space for your child.

Lessons on decluttering from New York Times best seller Marie Kondo
Lifestyle and Decor

Lessons on decluttering from New York Times best seller Marie Kondo

Critically acclaimed Marie Kondo has developed a method that is revolutionising the chore of decluttering, organising and storing.