Articles related to "Planning Permission"
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What building alterations require approval from your municipality?
It’s an accepted tenet in the law that you have the right to the ‘proper enjoyment of your property - but this doesn’t mean that you have the right to do anything you want
Lifestyle and Decor
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Martin Hatchuel
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10 Apr 2015
Points to ponder when selling your home

A few tips to consider before you embark on selling your home privately or through and estate agent.
Property Advice
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Hilton Greeff
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03 Feb 2015
Building? Plan your land
So you’re building a new house: you’ve appointed your architects and an engineer, and the last thing you need is the cost of another professional, right?
Well, it depends. How well do you want ...
Lifestyle and Decor
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Martin Hatchuel
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13 Nov 2014
To Renovate Or Not To Renovate?
Beware of over-capitalising on your home.
Lifestyle and Decor
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Press
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29 Oct 2013
Think Before You Build
After sifting through the property market for months, you come to the conclusion that the only way you are ever going to have the home you truly want is to have it custom built.
Building your own home carries with it a number of ...
Lifestyle and Decor
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Jackie Gray-Parker
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05 Sep 2013
Think Before You Build
Building your own home carries with it a number of pros and cons.
Lifestyle and Decor
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Jacqueline Gray
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04 Sep 2013
Finding The Right Builder
Advice and tips on finding the best building contractors or home repair contractors who will give you honest help. How to find a good contractor.
Lifestyle and Decor
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Lea Jacobs
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30 Aug 2013
The Risks of Unapproved Building Plans
Estate agents have warned agents and home buyers about the perils of buying a property where alterations and additions have not been approved by the local municipality.
Property Advice
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Press
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06 Aug 2013
Consider the Safety of Your Renovations
Current legislation does not specify the requirement of occupancy certificates for renovations, as it does for new buildings. However, a Parliamentary Review Process is well underway to also include renovations, says NHBRC ...
Lifestyle and Decor
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Anna-Marie Smith
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26 Feb 2013
Building on common property in sectional title
If a group of owners wish to build on a common property, what are the steps required to make this happen? For example, what would happen if the owners wanted to build a swimming pool?
Individual owners can only build on the ...
Lifestyle and Decor
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Paddocks
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04 Jul 2012