Semigration gone wrong! Don't let your dream move turn to dust Call it semigration, reverse migration, or the Great Move. Either way, thousands of South Africans who’ve got a taste of remote working are grabbing the chance to leave big cities, flocking to greener...

4 Smart tips for spending your year end bonus Homeowners who are fortunate enough to receive a 13th cheque or a bonus payment at the end of the year, should use at least part of it to reduce the capital portion of their home loan. That’s the advice of Carl Coetzee,...

12 Budget-friendly outdoor ideas for everyday summer entertainment Summer is the perfect time to get outside and take care of the home improvement projects you’ve been putting off and novices will be happy to know that not all home upgrades and repairs demand...

DIY guide to building a braai and being summer ready One way of improving the outdoor appeal of your home would definitely be to build an outdoor braai. You can choose to buy a standalone braai or one that needs to be built in, either way it's a must-have for enjoying...

Market value vs Replacement cost - and why you need to know the difference Many property owners make the mistake of basing their property’s insurance value on its estimated market value because they confuse the two values. In doing so, their property may be over or...

Renovation pitfalls | 5 ways to save yourself a lot of stress Looking to do a small home renovation that adds value to your home? If you’re good at DIY, there are certain jobs you can do yourself - but with most renovation projects it pays to get the best expertise...

Gas safety | How to switch to gas as a cheaper energy source Eskom is hitting South Africa with a fresh round of loadshedding, this as the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) approved the power utility's electricity price hikes of 9.41%, 8.1% & 5.2%...