Beware dodgy home inspection companies
In response to last years announcement that the Property Practitioners Bill has been passed by Parliament, Eric Bell, CEO of Inspect-a-Home and Executive Director of InterNACHI South Africa, says they fully endorses the idea that the home inspection industry should be...Home Buying Cycle
For many the idea of buying a home is daunting, and the process for a first time buyer is a world of questions and unknowns. We have put together a diagram of a generic home buyers cycle, which should shed a little light on the various steps a buyer will go through,...Moisture can decrease the integrity of walls
Areas with high moisture levels, especially along South Africa’s Coastline, with its relentless rainfall, sea spray and high winds, pose a threat to the structural integrity of buildings. Spalling (the breaking off of cement, rock or stone into fragments) is as...Know your rights as a neighbour
If you have nice neighbours you are very lucky, however in reality some are not very pleasant and can make your life miserable at times. It is worth making the time getting to know those who live next to you, as neighbours can play an important role in our lives and...My neighbour is building
“My neighbour has recently started building a new double-storey extension to his house which has dramatically impacted on my view as I now look directly into the back of his double storey from my main living area. I was not aware that he would be building and am...Implications of selling a house without approved plans
It is common knowledge that when a house or a structure is built on immovable property that the law requires the plans to be drawn up in a particular manner and approved by the relevant Local Authority with jurisdiction. Therefore, it stands to reason that every...Inspect-a-Home on DSTV Home Channel
Eric Bell (Director of Inspect-a-Home) was interviewed by Cornelius Koopman of “All about Property” on DSTV’s Home Channel (channel 176) on Monday 4 March 2019 – Sunday 10 March 2019. Eric discusses with Cornelius what the Property...Trying to sell your property, but don’t have building plans?
It’s vital to get your house in order before you sell your home and one of the things that can cause massive delays in the transfer process is an issue with the building plans. By law, homeowners have to ensure that all the buildings on the property are on the...1 step closer: Property Practitioners Bill passed by Parliament
The long-awaited Property Practitioners Bill intended to transform the property market was passed in Parliament this week.