Most property owners find themselves contemplating whether they should allow pets in their property. This is despite the fact that the greater number of people own pets. This generally stems from the fact that most landlords consider pets a liability. However, there are a great number of pros associated with allowing pets into your property. […]
Temperatures have significantly dropped in Zambia signaling that winter is upon us. Here are a few tips on keeping your house warm this winter. These should help you make your property warmer this winter and chase the blues away. The obvious thing for most people to do is to throw on several layers of clothing […]
One of the most challenging positions to find yourself as a landlord is finding a good tenant. The longer you wait for the more rental income you lose out on. This situation could make you anxious especially if you have a mortgage to service. Finding yourself in this scenario can make you quite desperate to […]
Many, if not all real estate investors are always looking at ways to increase the value of their property. One of the most frequently asked questions is how much fixing a room could add value to a home. Let’s take a closer look at rooms that add value to a room. Fixing and improving these […]
The rules of commerce apply to real estate as well. That is to say, there is a correlation between supply and demand. As a real estate developer or seller, you have to ensure your property caters to buyer’s needs. People looking to a home are more specific of their wants and needs. As such you […]
A sustainable tenant-landlord relation is only possible when each party is clear on their obligations, duties, and responsibilities. You need to know the responsibilities that lie on your landlord. This is so that you can report them and get them ironed out promptly. Equally, you need to know your obligation as a tenant so you […]
Are you looking to build a house or you are simply carrying out renovations? Whatever the case you need to have a written contract. Sounds simple enough right. Yet so many homeowners commence works without a contract in place. Regardless of the eagerness to get works going at the earliest possible moment, insist on a […]
Loosely speaking insurance can be defined as a measure of recompense given by an insurer for pre-defined loss or damage. This insurance is provided at a specified premium. For the purposes of understanding landlord insurance, we will examine it as insurance specifically designed for rental properties. Moreover, it provides building insurance, contents insurance, rental protection […]
Roofing There are different types of roofing styles that are popular in southern Africa today. There is really no particular roof that is stipulated by the authorities so one just weighs the pros and cons to make a choice. It is important to choose wisely because the roof affects the image of the entire structure. […]
by Mubanga Sampa 
A living room constitutes one if the most important rooms in a home. You cannot underestimate the importance and significance of a living room. After all, this is one of the rooms in a home you will spend a lot of time in. Whether you’re just having a few friends over for a get-together, or […]