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
The difference between home loans and building loans
Property Advice

The difference between home loans and building loans

There are differences between applying for an ordinary home loan and a loan granted by the bank for construction or renovation of a property.

5 mistakes to avoid when designing a kitchen
Lifestyle and Decor

5 mistakes to avoid when designing a kitchen

When designing a kitchen it's important to strike a balance between looks and functionality. Here's how to get the balance right.

4 things that should be part of your spring clean
Lifestyle and Decor

4 things that should be part of your spring clean

The weather is starting to improve and many of us are planning a spring clean. Here are 4 things that you ought to be cleaning at least once a year.

10 things you should never keep in your bathroom
Lifestyle and Decor

10 things you should never keep in your bathroom

Bathrooms are used to store all sorts of things but we were surprised to learn that many of them really don't belong there.

How much it costs to build in South Africa
News

How much it costs to build in South Africa

Looking to invest in a fixer-upper or a new build? Find out the construction costs per square metre in each of South Africa's provinces.

How to avoid overspending on home renovations
Property Advice

How to avoid overspending on home renovations

When buying a home with the intention of renovating or extending, its important that the cost of the improvements match the increase in property value.

Feng Shui colours for your home
Lifestyle and Decor

Feng Shui colours for your home

There is a close relationship with colours and Feng Shui, the ancient art of creating positive energy flow in the home.

Get to know your lighting types
Lifestyle and Decor

Get to know your lighting types

Lighting plays an important part in an interior and not just from a practical point of view. Lighting has the ability change the atmosphere, mood and size of a room.

9 décor ideas that won’t put your rental deposit at risk
Lifestyle and Decor

9 décor ideas that won’t put your rental deposit at risk

When renting,it can be difficult to personalise your space without risking losing your deposit. Here are some simple ways to decorate without breaking the rules.