As of Q1 2023, the prevailing average house prices in South Africa stands at R1,434,448. This figure reflects a slight 0.8% increase from the previous quarter, when it was R1,422,992 See this 2024 post by the Property Wheel Despite facing two interest rate hikes in the same quarter, data from ooba Home Loan’s Q1 2023…
The cost of building a 4-bedroom house can range considerably. Building a house is a significant investment, and the cost to build can vary depending on various factors such as location, materials used, design, and finishes In the case of South Africa, the cost of building a 4-bedroom house can range considerably. It is important…
Energy-efficient houses and buildings refer to the use of techniques and materials that reduce the amount of energy required to operate and maintain a structure. There are numerous benefits to incorporating energy-efficient features in buildings, ranging from economic to environmental advantages. In this article, we will explore some of the key benefits of energy efficiency…
Nkandla – At What Cost? Traditions come and go, and it seems once again to be a growing trend to have extended family living together in one home. But the numbers have grown out of hand at Zumaville, with the President’s brothers, many wives, and who knows who else living in the outrageously expensive “compound”….
Some Good Reasons to Owner Build The Pros and Cons of Owner Building: A personal review Perhaps you see the owner build exercise as a challenge. Or maybe it is an opportunity for you to prove you can do it better than we did. Maybe you’d decide to owner build just because you can! After all…
Planning House Extensions Whether you are building a new home or planning house extensions to an existing home, you are going to need building approval from your local authority. Even if you are simply opening up a wall or partitioning a room by erecting a new internal wall, most councils will insist on working drawings….