Life at Home

When it comes to property insights, Private Property doesn’t stop at the structural and financial aspects but extends to the interior as well. In the dynamic Lifestyle and Décor section, visitors get a colourful glimpse of the interior trends, landscaping solutions, home living and neighbourhood news. Here’s a look at the categories you can find in Lifestyle and Décor:

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Lifestyle and Decor

Use less; score more

The daily carbon footprint of an energy guzzling consumer society is dominated by the time we spend indoors.

Lifestyle and Decor

Still crazy after 162 000 years

When the City of Cape Town boasted earlier this year that both the New York Times and The Guardian had named the Mother City their favourite destination for 2014.

Property Advice

Get moving!

No one who has ever moved will tell you that it is easy. Regardless of whether you are moving down the street or across the world, it is a stressful and emotional experience. However, the process is a critical step in embracing ...

Property Advice

Learn to save; save to learn

Akin to a home or a car, a good education doesn’t come cheap. While many South Africans strive to save for a home or new pair of wheels, saving for a child’s education tends to be put on hold

Look north for warmth
Lifestyle and Decor

Look north for warmth

There’s very little to beat a sunny winter in a naturally warm home; and it’s even better when the same home delivers cool summer living. Architects’ “passive design” principles explain why they view their reputation as “slaves ...

News

Power struggle

The news that some municipalities have requested double digit increases for electricity is not good news. Most of us don’t have to be told to cut back on our electricity usage – those who want to keep putting food on the table ...

News

Spare some change please

I know this is very unprofessional and I hate to use this forum for such purposes, but would it be possible for you to chip in a few bob? You see, 10 days ago I got a phone call in which I was asked about a purchase on a store ...

Parkhurst connects
Lifestyle and Decor

Parkhurst connects

There are a number of reasons that people aspire to living in Parkhurst. Beautifully renovated homes which smack of a bygone era, a unique café culture, a sense of community and a hugely popular park are but a few. Now, ...

One hit wonders
Lifestyle and Decor

One hit wonders

Buyer’s remorse is usually associated with expensive purchases. When you pledge a substantial portion of your salary to a bank so that you can afford a home, it’s not uncommon to feel concern. But there are plenty of other ...

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