Building your own house in South Africa can be an exciting and rewarding endeavor, allowing you to create a home that perfectly suits your needs and preferences. But how feasible is it to design and build your own house in South Africa? In this guide, we’ll explore the steps and considerations to help you understand…
Every construction project on your property typically requires architectural plans, except for those categorized as “minor building work.” This “minor building work” is outlined in local building regulations, which describe the guidelines and exceptions. Despite the category, every project must receive approval from the local authority’s building control officer and comply with regulations. Minor building…
Selling or buying a house is extremely stressful, and it helps to have all your ducks in a row before embarking on this journey, whether you are a buyer or a seller. One issue that rears its ugly head time and time again is the issue around building plans. Can you sell your house without…
Building a new home is an extremely exciting time in your life, but the experience can be tainted by the building plan approval process. Getting plans submitted and approved is a long and tedious process that seems to be cloaked in secrecy, leaving so many of asking – What is the building plan approval process?…
Shipping containers provide allow for fast, affordable, and in some cases mobile spaces, that can be used for offices, storage, or even small homes. But, with such an unconventional building method, so many South Africans ask, can you build a home using shipping containers? Shipping containers homes are allowed in South Africa as long as…
Building your dream home is something many of us aim for. However, when the opportunity does come around one may realize that it is quite a financial commitment and that there are various financial aspects to consider. One of your first financial-related questions may be, how much does it cost to draw a house plan…
Adding a deck to your home can provide you with a lot more usable and comfortable living space, whether it is around a pool area or under a covered patio. It can also add value to your property. If you are looking to add a decked area to your home, one of the first questions…
There’s nothing better than building something special for, or even with your kids. And what could be better than a treehouse for them to play in? But before you start to build your new treehouse, you might wonder if it is even legal to build a treehouse by yourself in South Africa? Fortunately, it is…
Sitting outside on the patio enjoying the country’s stunning weather is a big part of South African culture. There is nothing quite like entertaining friends and family outside on the patio while the braai is going. To optimize the use of your patio with that additional sheltered space to enjoy the shade from the sun…
Whether you need additional space to store your garden tools or a playhouse for the kids and their toys, a wendy house is a common go-to option for many property owners in South Africa. It is a fast and affordable solution. But before you install a new wendy house, you might wonder if you need…