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Going Up: adding a second storey to your home
05 May 2022
It's an inarguable fact: going up is a hassle. Any addition that requires extra building around your house is invariably inconvenient,...
The House Party: designing your home for entertainment
23 Mar 2022
Today, most houses are built with entertainment convenience as a value-add. Older houses, not so much.
Property Investment: the ups and downs
15 Feb 2022
Most people are aware that owning a home is probably one of the most important goals in life. For security of tenure there is no more crucial step...
The Green House: building an environmentally friendly house
20 Jan 2022
In today's more environmentally responsible approach to building, people are favouring homes that will have as little impact as possible on the environment.
What sells a house? Not what you might think
11 Jan 2022
It's interesting how a seller might spend time and money on preparing their house for sale, only to find that all their time, effort and expense is wasted;
Emotional Moves: how to cope with moving home
18 Nov 2021
Moving home is always a stressful exercise
Houses for Africa: possibilities & pitfalls
13 Oct 2021
When people do not have security of shelter and right of tenure, this becomes bigger than just a social-economic problem
Selling your home: what to do, and not to do
16 Sep 2021
There are some basic actions to take when you want to sell your home - and while we don't want to hammer on about tidiness, mowing the lawn...
Making a Splash: swimming pool do's and don't's
19 Aug 2021
A swimming pool can be a great lifestyle asset in summer. It can also add to the value of your property. But before the heat overwhelms you...
Damp, Mould and other Creepy-Crawlies
13 Jul 2021
Nobody wants unwelcome guests in the home - and a particularly sensitive time would be just when you're wanting to sell your house.
