During cold weather, we see the highest number of electric fires. These fires are not only damaging property-wise, but they are taking lives, as well. Faulty wiring or electrical sockets overloaded by heating devices can and will spark. Space heaters can also ignite.
Cracks and damage to walls and foundations are caused primarily by soils that contract and expand due to moisture content.
Whilst swimming pools add value and entertainment to a property, there are a number of important factors one must be aware of when investing in a property.
So there you are, shopping for your dream home, including a pool and a lovely thatch roof Lapa to entertain your family and friends during our hot summer months. That lapa could turn out to become a bit of a nightmare though, as many home-owners know very little about the lapas they have around their swimming pools and in their gardens.
If you’re like most homeowners, you rarely think about your water heater…… “Until there’s a problem”
With roofs, as with many other home systems, there is often no problem until something changes. It may be relatively sudden changes, such as may happen with alterations or repairs to the roof in which workmanship has been poor, or it may be long-term, such as weathering/aging of the roofing system or one/some of its components.
This act is intended to replace and repeal the Estate Agency Affairs Act 112 of 1976 and is intended to govern amongst others estate agents.
