What South African homeowners want in a better home

MAIN PHOTO: Festoon House Lighting https://festoonhouse.com.au/festoon-lights/ A recent survey by Saint-Gobain Gyproc has revealed some startling results in terms of what local homeowners are looking for in their homes. The survey by Saint-Gobain Gyproc was aimed at better understanding what South Africans want in their homes and revealed that 79% of people want their homes to be more flexible, while 75% of respondents revealed that […]

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Smaller deposit? Buy a cheaper home!

Is there any point in waiting to save up a large deposit on a home when interest rates are declining and the banks are in a hurry to grant more home loans? “Many buyers are taking the view,” says Rudi Botha, CEO of BetterBond, SA’s biggest bond originator, “that they should take advantage of the current lending conditions and secure a home loan with […]

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How to Blow Up a Small Living Room

Claire Gibson from La-Z-Boy offers some advice to Confetti Chicks on how to make a small living room look oh-so-much bigger. Many of us are more than familiar with the struggle of trying to cram all our worldly possessions into a tiny living room, resulting in it feeling cramped, claustrophobic and anything but elegant and inviting. However, the good news is that successfully transforming […]

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How to secure your home when you’re not there!

The festive season is a time for people to catch-up with friends and family, complete last-minute shopping and eat to their heart’s content… but it is also a time where many people let their guard down to enjoy their surroundings. Pretty much the same as when you are you betrothed jet off on your honeymoon. It is also a time where those wanting to […]

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