If you've spent any time researching how to get into the property finance industry in South Africa, you've probably landed on two very different paths: buying into a bond originator franchise, or...
What Are Bond Originators? A Customer’s Experience
When I first applied for a home loan, I did what most people my age were taught to do: I went straight to the bank. I expected the same experience my parents once had, sitting across from a bank...
Joburg Lofts
Living in a loft is a dream for many urban dwellers seeking a unique living experience. The combination of spacious interior double volume spaces and access to outdoor areas creates an unparalleled...
Home Insulation
As winter draws near and the cold begins to set in it is a good idea tyo consider checking your insulation and repairing or replacing to keep the warmth in. Home insulation has a number of benefits...
Solar heating for Pools
A swimming pool solar heating system allows you to enjoy your swimming pool all year round, providing beautifully warm water at almost zero cost after installation and without putting any strain on the electricity grid.
Solar heating system for pools are vary quite significantly and of course the most important aspect is the longevity of the pool solar water heating system. All to often the cheapest system is not the most effective in the long run but it is still important to do the calculations on a cost per year basis. It is very important to take a look at the solar system warranty and exactly what it covers.
Alternative to home mortgage finance
An alternative to Bond finance geared at small business owners. Small to medium business owners are finding it more and more difficult to qualify for bonds from South African banks who are desperately afraid of the high failure rate of new businesses in South Africa.
Banks are risk averse these days that if you are self employed, in a sales position without a fixed salary or any other employment where you have no guaranteed fixed amount of income, getting a bond is becoming almost impossible, even with large deposits and security, Crazy as it may seem, this is the reality of the home loan market.
How to decorate your plug and light switch plates
If you love to decorate and paint your rooms in your home, then this is the perfect project for you. Hardly anyone thinks about decorating the light switch covers or the plug covers to match the rest of the room or to add a little “this is my room”.
This project is so easy and cost effective, and will give your rooms that extra piece of character that it has never had before and don’t forget, with the holidays coming up, you can get the kids making the perfect home-made Christmas gifts. Just be sure to take a peek at their switches before you go about buying spares.
A new kitchen for the price of a few doors!
After a few years in any home, there are few who would not like a brand new kitchen. All it takes is replacing doors and handles which are all standard sizes and you don’t have to be a professional...
Beautiful DIY Towel rack using old ceramic taps
Need some more hanging space in your bathroom for extra towels or to hang your bath robe? This is the perfect do it yourself project to get more hanging space. The total time to make is about 1-2...
Over bath glass shower panel installation
Luxurious as a bath is, a shower is always handy for those refreshing wake up morning showers, or if you are in a hurry and dont have the time to sink deep into a bath filled with bubbles. Here we...