All "Property Advice" articles
2851 - 2860 of 5173 results
Industrial chic for coastal living
With 2014 dubbed the year to invest in property, many South Africans are turning their dream of owning a beach house into a reality.
However, buying coastal property opens up a considerable can of maintenance worms. Marine ...
Property Advice
•
Private Property Reporter
•
03 Apr 2014
Fun in the jungle
Keeping kids entertained is no easy feat. For the majority of the day kids are busy at school, but during holidays this responsibility shifts to someone else – generally a parent.
While there are many ways to keep kids ...
Property Advice
•
Private Property Reporter
•
03 Apr 2014
A foolish tradition
Can someone please explain the point of April Fool’s Day? Radio stations, companies and news agencies all deliberately tell lies to people in order to get them upset, and somehow, this is meant to be considered comedy.
The ...
Property Advice
•
Shaun Wewege
•
03 Apr 2014
Make borer walk the plank
As far as nature lovers go, as a nation, I think we South Africans are pretty much up there. And one thing I’m very proud that we don’t do is throw ourselves into wrestling matches with unsuspecting crocodiles, bush pigs and the ...
Property Advice
•
The Roosting Venus
•
28 Mar 2014
Moving along
Many would consider me something of a nomad. For various reasons, over the past five years I’ve moved six times. Or is it seven? I’ve lost track. The fact is I know a thing or two about moving house and it is never an easy ...
Property Advice
•
Jacqueline Gray
•
27 Mar 2014
Sage advice for landlords
Recently, Human Settlements Minister Connie September introduced the Rental Housing Amendment Bill in the National Assembly. This legislation outlines the rights and responsibilities of both landlords and tenants.
It’s always ...
Property Advice
•
Private Property Reporter
•
27 Mar 2014
Every homeowner should have one
Here’s a question for you: what DIY-type item should every homeowner have? A drill? A hammer? Screwdrivers? A spirit level? A saw? Duct tape?
The answer: a handyman in the family. Why buy those items yourself when you have ...
Property Advice
•
Shaun Wewege
•
27 Mar 2014
Share the love
There’s no mistaking the warm fuzzy feeling that one gets when reminiscing over experiences of neighbourly goodwill.
Property Advice
•
Anna-Marie Smith
•
27 Mar 2014
Ditch the diet dinners
Endless media space is dedicated to nutrition, weight loss, eating plans, exercise, fad diets and diet pills. Each proponent argues his or her plan with religious fervour but very few look at one of food’s greatest pleasures – ...
Property Advice
•
Shaun Wewege
•
20 Mar 2014
The problem with ageing …
It’s no secret that many modern developments lack the space and gracious ambience that most older homes are imbued with.
Property Advice
•
Jacqueline Gray
•
20 Mar 2014