iQ Brooklyn presents an attractive student accommodation investment opportunity Buy-to-let investors looking for good returns should look no further than iQ Brooklyn, the new upmarket student accommodation with apartments priced below R1 million. With no transfer costs to pay, this development – due for completion in November 2019 – presents an attractive investment opportunity. “This […]
Adding value when renovating means avoiding these common mistakes Before embarking on the courageous task of upgrading your home, it’s advisable to research the cost of renovating versus relocating. Among the first things to bear in mind are the actual costs of moving – and the associated transfer fees. The Know spoke to real estate experts […]
And now’s the time to visit If it’s whales you’re after, Hermanus in Cape Town is the top viewing spot in the world. So says the British publication, The Telegraph, who have named Hermanus as the place to watch these beautiful mammals. The quaint coastal village has claimed the title, ahead of other scenic cities such as California in […]
And the result is nothing short of inspired “If you build it, he will come,” goes the quote from the acclaimed film, Field of Dreams. But it’s a phrase that could well have been applied to the construction of this unique Glencairn home, structured entirely from shipping containers. Initially, the sight of containers perched precariously […]
A great investment with greater returns A fruit farm and wedding venue outside Franschhoek is home to South Africa’s first floating solar PV installation, and the first commercially scaled one on the continent. Able to produce up to 60 kilowatts of energy, it is also the largest floating solar panel system to be installed in […]
Mortgage-mates find solutions to growing house prices In prime global capitals across the world, growing numbers of aspirant home buyers are finding themselves excluded from the property market as their salaries fail to keep pace with the rapid growth in house prices. While much has been written about the impact of this phenomenon on millennials […]
China’s ‘horizantal skyscraper’ nears completion The highly anticipated Raffles City Chongqing complex in China is nearing completion. The $3.8 bilion megastructure, which consists of eight towers and a gigantic connecting skybridge – the so-called ‘horizontal skyscraper’ – measures a massive 1.12 million square metres. The 250m long skybridge is said to be the world’s highest […]
A design inspiration in harmony with nature This exquisite residence caught the attention of our favourite décor commentator, Marcia Margolius from Marcia Loves It and we can see why. Situated in a soulful forest at the KwaZulu-Natal seaside, the Zimbali Coastal Resort property, near Ballito, currently on the market through Pam Golding Properties for R70 million, is a design-inspiration. […]
No cost, low cost, invest to save – we look at all types of interventions. The idea that the sustainability of our planet begins at home is evident as homeowners across the world are investing in off-the-grid technology – and in South Africa where utility costs continue to rise, decreasing the carbon footprint of our […]
Reignite a love for your living space with these positive changes 1. Declutter 101 It’s easier to feel warm and fuzzy about a home that is neat and ordered. Declutter by clearing out items that you no longer use, or that have stopped bringing you joy. Work room by room, by placing five containers on the floor. […]