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How To Design A Family Friendly Garden

How To Design A Family Friendly Garden The weather in Zambia is getting warmer and it’s time to move the fun outdoors again. Here are some cool ideas on How To Design A Family Friendly Garden. What does the term ‘family-friendly garden’ mean to you? Does a family garden have to have lots of colourful plastic and a bald lawn? These amazing gardens are fun for kids and relaxing for parents. Lower...

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To renovate or not to renovate when selling

To renovate or not to renovate when selling If you’re a real estate property owner and are looking at selling, undoubtedly a key priority will be to make the most amount of money possible. However; the flip side of this is you will need to spend some money preparing your home for sale. The key consideration comes down to whether you should renovate before you sell, or just put the property on the...

Do's and Dont's for Beginners

Wallpaper: Do’s and Dont’s for Beginners

Wallpaper: Do's and Dont's for Beginners Wallpaper? Surely it belongs in another design era. Perhaps in grandma’s house or in charming old cottages. Doesn’t it? Well not quite; wallpaper is making quite the comeback. Wallpaper has reinvented itself in incredible new colours, textures, and patterns. It is no wonder that it is showing up just about everywhere. So how do you use wallpaper without...

Keeping Your Home Cool This Summer

Keeping Your Home Cool This Summer

Keeping Your Home Cool This Summer As summer dawns on Zambia the warmer months are upon us. With summer temperatures averaging in the mid-to-late thirties, the humid Zambian summer can be quite uncompromising. In a bid to stay cool under these circumstances it can be tempting to crank up the air-conditioning or plant yourself in front of the nearest fan. But these aren’t the only tricks to keeping...

Title Deeds

Title Deeds

What are Title Deeds? Our article will delve into answering the question 'What are Title Deeds'? We will expertly explore how to access title deeds and any other information you may need to know regarding them. What are title deeds and why do we need them? A title deed is a document that provides a detailed history pertaining to the ownership of land and property since it's registration. The document...

Freehold and Leasehold

Freehold and Leasehold Real estate agents and solicitors frequently use the terms Freehold and Leasehold. These are terms that one will encounter when their on the hunt for a new property. In this blog piece we will explicitly differentiate between freehold and leasehold properties. Freehold Vs Leasehold: What is the difference? Having a firm grasp of whether a property you intend to buy is freehold or...

Memorandum Of Sale

Memorandum Of Sale

Memorandum Of Sale Most people are unfamiliar with the term Memorandum Of Sale or fully appreciate it's importance. This is however; a term you will encounter when buying or selling a house. There exist specific instances where in most likelihood you will be required to obtain a memorandum of sale. These include: If you’re a prospective buyer wanting to submit a mortgage application....

Swimming Pool Safety

Swimming Pool Safety Are you contemplating buying, selling or renting a property with a pool? A swimming pool is a popular addition to any home and can be an attractive selling point for your property. However, owning a property with a swimming pool means there are certain legislative requirements you must adhere to in the interests of safety. When all Swimming Pool Safety requisites are sufficiently...

What is a Structural Survey?

What is a Structural Survey?

Property Survey Structural or property survey is a phrase that we constantly come across in the real estate space. The importance of a property survey cannot be ignored, but do we really know or appreciate what it actually is. In general terms a structural survey is a good way to prevent unexpected repair costs and will give you an idea of how much you might need to invest into a property above and...

Parquet Flooring

Parquet Flooring Parquet flooring is fancied quite a lot by many homeowners. Many people find the warmth and sheen of natural wood floors quite alluring. When it comes to solid wood floors parquet flooring is a timeless flooring design that  provides a traditional and classic look. Parquet Flooring Let's take a look at what exactly constitutes a parquet floor. These types of floors are made up of...

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