Lifestyle and Decor

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

Olivedale - The Family Friendly Suburb

The suburb of Olivedale in Johannesburg is about to get a whole lot more family friendly. According to Denalee Drotskie of Frankie Bell's Real Estate, the local private school - ‘Cooper College’- which until now only offered ...

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Kitesurfer or Spotter, Struisbaai is the Place

Many who have paid their dues to live this envied lifestyle as permanent residents, and others who remain holiday makers with firm investments in holiday homes. And then there is the keen kite surfing community, who frequent this ...

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Get the facts before you build

While there are many reputable developers around, there are also many who are not up to the task. Do your homework before you commit. Although the construction industry is suffering under ...

Lifestyle and Decor

Choose the right architect

The right architect will help you to shape the spaces in which you live, sleep, bathe, entertain, celebrate and grow your family. As with most things in this world, word of mouth is often ...

Lifestyle and Decor

I love it when a (building) plan comes together

You might think that building an extra garage or bathroom, or extending your lounge, is a case of locating a contractor and starting to build. It’s not that simple. The National Building ...

Lifestyle and Decor

Lake Michelle rolling with the punches

Lake Michelle, an upmarket estate situated in Noordhoek, Cape Town is faring well.

Lifestyle and Decor

Witpoortjie - A Classic West Rand Suburb

At the far end of Roodepoort, just before you hit Krugersdorp is a little suburb called Witpootjie.

Lifestyle and Decor

Renovation rands and sense – invest in your bathrooms

When I bought my fixer-upper first home, the interior of the second bathroom was clearly visible from the street. I kid you not. And that wasn’t the worst of its problems.

Lifestyle and Decor

Solar geysers – a quick guide

There is currently much debate around solar geysers: are they worth the money? How long do they stay warm? Does water get sufficiently warm? What type of heating system should I use? This is a quick, layman’s guide to solar ...

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