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Benefits of downsizing

Benefits of downsizing

With the ever-increasing cost of living, the majority of people are exploring various avenues of saving money. As such the best place to start on your cost saving journey is with housing. Reducing even a little on your home expenses can help you save a significant amount of money. Probably the most effective cost-saving measure is to downsize. Downsizing implies selling your current home and purchasing...

How to keep your house cool in a heatwave

How to keep your house cool in a heatwave

Usually this time of the year Lusaka goes through its rainy season. However, in recent years the effects of global warming have been reducing the duration of this rain period. In addition, we have clearly been witnessing a shift in the commencement and end to the wet weather spell. Either the rains have been coming too early in the year or they significantly delay, as was the case this current period. To...

Tips to add value to your home

Tips to add value to your home

Thinking about how to add value to your home? Continue reading for our definitive manual on the ultimate approaches to improve the price of your property. And thus subsequently arouse the interest of potential purchasers. With regards to rebuilding, refreshing, designing or remodeling, it is rewarding to know precisely how to increase the value of your home. Certain ventures are guaranteed to increase the...

The hidden extras when buying property

The hidden extras when buying property

For home buyers, purchasing a property can be an extremely overpowering. This is particularly true if you are a first time home buyer. In addition to the fact that you need to put something aside for the deposit you have to factor in the additional expenses of purchasing a property. Moreover, neglecting to account for these additional expenses can make settlement time an amazingly unpleasant encounter....

Buying a fixer-upper

Buying a fixer-upper

A fixer-upper is a real estate property that is not in good condition and will require maintenance work (redecoration, reconstruction or redesign). When you locate an extraordinary fixer-upper, it very well may be hard to decide whether you should put an offer on it. The assumption is that you've found the property at a decent cost and you intend to reestablish the home to its normal magnificence. However,...

Money saving tips for renters

Money saving tips for renters

In case you're living in a rental property, its an obvious fact that setting aside some cash while managing everyday life as well as paying rentals is no small task. However, you'll be happy to realise that there are approaches to get some additional funds moving toward your bank account. So whether you are putting something aside for a home deposit, a special occasion or an emergency, here are some money...

Choosing an architect; what to consider

Choosing an architect; what to consider

An individual who plans structures and by and large likewise oversees their development. The architect will have a standout amongst the most critical effects on your undertaking. They will take your vision from a creative stage to the planning phase. Your architect will probably make a structure which is custom-made to you. They will also consider every single imaginable snag with the goal that you cruise...

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...

What to watch out for when buying a leasehold property

What to watch out for when buying a leasehold property

What to watch out for when buying a leasehold property Are you in the market for a new home and you're contemplating buying a leasehold property? It is a fair assumption that you might be anxious about the implications? Getting a leasehold property is by no means a bad move, in fact you might find it more affordable in comparison to freehold. Needless to say there are some facts you need to understand...

How to save water in the kitchen

How to save water in the kitchen More water is used in the kitchen than anywhere else in the home, so it’s a good place to start applying conservation measures. Here’s how to save water in the kitchen and make every drop count. Although 70% of the earth’s surface is covered by water, less than 1% is drinkable. And the supply is dwindling! Already, according to the UN, one person in eight does not...

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