
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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