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Planning: Building costs
What will a new build cost (updated April 2024)? There is no question that building costs have dramatically increased in the last few years. Speaking
Author: Kirstin Lund
Build
Build: Superstructure
This is seemingly the quickest and most fun part of the building process. Walls can fly up in a matter of weeks and spaces become
Design
Design: Flooring
It’s a minefield out there – ceramic, porcelain or natural tiles, screed, engineered or solid wood, laminate, carpet…here are some tips. Firstly, stick to a
Finishes
Finishes: Landscaping
Undoubtedly the crowning glory of a new house. Nothing makes the inside of a house come alive more than a beautiful view out to the
Build
Build: Concrete slabs
When building a house, you will require concrete slab work of some kind, either on the ground or in the form of suspended floors. Ground
Design
Design: Kitchens
Designing a practical, but beautiful kitchen. Most high end kitchens are designed by people that don’t use them, for clients that hardly cook. Very true
Finishes
Finishes: Security
South African homes have to have effective safety measures in place. One contractor can generally complete the whole installation. The most common devices are: House
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Planning: NHBRC enrollment checklist
Why do you need to do a NHBRC enrollment? Officially, the NHBRC (National Home Builders Registration Council) mandate is to ‘protect the interests of housing
Finishes
Finishes: Paint and sealer
A finicky process right at the end of a build. It’s tempting to rush this bit, but take great care. Many paints/sealers can actually ruin
Design
Design: Secrets of a great floor plan
The devil’s in the details. It’s as simple as that. You cannot spend enough time considering every little nuance, feature and light detail. That is