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:

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Maintain your home now and avoid costly repairs later
Property Advice

Maintain your home now and avoid costly repairs later

Small maintenance jobs that are not done can result in major issues that will cost you a lot more in the long run. Here are 5 jobs you should tackle now.

Don’t DIY: 7 jobs you should leave to the professionals
Property Advice

Don’t DIY: 7 jobs you should leave to the professionals

Tackling a DIY job gives you a certain amount of satisfaction and saves you money too. Some jobs however should be left to the professionals.

Kitchen Colours and Trends for your Home
Lifestyle and Decor

Kitchen Colours and Trends for your Home

The colours and décor you choose for your kitchen will enhance the lives of everyone in your home.

Take a look at your windows to save energy and money
Property Advice

Take a look at your windows to save energy and money

Did you know that inefficient, badly fitting windows can heat up your house by a whopping 75% in summer – and account for a third of total heat loss during winter?

6 weird and wonderful ways to cook your food
Lifestyle and Decor

6 weird and wonderful ways to cook your food

From cars to hair straighteners, people have discovered that they can cook their food in creative ways. How many of these would you try?

Spring Blues from the Catwalk to Interiors
Lifestyle and Decor

Spring Blues from the Catwalk to Interiors

Blue and white is a classic colour combination that never goes out of fashion. Durban fashion designer, Amanda Laird Cherry's Spring/Summer 2017 show was a great example of this.

How to improve your chances of selling
Property Advice

How to improve your chances of selling

Pricing your home correctly and making sure it looks its best will help you sell your home faster.

5 ways to get your home ready to sell this spring
Property Advice

5 ways to get your home ready to sell this spring

Spring has sprung and more homebuyers are emerging after their winter hibernation. If you’re planning on selling your home, now is the time to get it in shape for buyers.

Decorate with black for instant effect
Lifestyle and Decor

Decorate with black for instant effect

Black can be used in many ways to dazzling effect in your home. Here’s how you can use this alluring colour in your décor.