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101 Water Wise Ways (Paperback): Helen Moffett 101 Water Wise Ways (Paperback)
Helen Moffett 1
R130 R102 Discovery Miles 1 020 Save R28 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

An essential guide for those dealing with the Cape Water Crisis and for general water saving in South and southern Africa, a notoriously water-scarce region.

Three provinces in South Africa have been declared national disaster zones because of drought. The way we think about water needs to change, and fast. This is especially true for those of us who have running water and flush sanitation piped into our homes. For millions of South Africans, water is already a precious resource that costs toil to collect and fuel to heat. Our middle-class expectations that water will gush steaming from our dozens of indoor taps 24/7 are going to look as bizarre to future generations as the spectacle of Cleopatra bathing in asses’ milk. Our Roman-orgy relationship with water is over.

This book will hopefully help to alleviate water panic and distress. A “can-do” compendium, it’s meant to be a guide, not prescriptive – not all solutions or tips are one-size-fits-all. Think of it as an ally in your fight to save water and part of your survival kit, along with the first-aid box; Valium for water-worriers.

The Expert Landlord - Practical Tips For South African Landlords (Paperback): David Beattie The Expert Landlord - Practical Tips For South African Landlords (Paperback)
David Beattie 3
R265 R212 Discovery Miles 2 120 Save R53 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

You have a residential investment property. Perhaps you are already renting it out. But are you doing it like a pro and do you know how to maximise your return from it?

In this book, property management expert David Beattie distils two decades of experience into easy-to-implement steps and shows you how to manage your property like a professional landlord. His goal is to help you make more money in less time and with fewer hassles, by showing you how to run your property investment like a business; navigate and comply with South African rental laws with ease; attract, screen, place and keep high-quality tenants; ensure successful and consistent rent collection; and maintain your property with the least effort and money.

The book also includes templates for all the documents the prospective landlord needs.

Light Space Life - Houses By SAOTA (Hardcover): Reni Folawiyo Light Space Life - Houses By SAOTA (Hardcover)
Reni Folawiyo; Text written by SAOTA 1
R1,170 Discovery Miles 11 700 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A monograph on leading South African architecture studio SAOTA.

South African architecture studio SAOTA is led by Stefan Antoni, Philip Olmesdahl, Greg Truen, Phillippe Fouche, Logen Gordon and Mark Bullivant, and has designed luxury residential and commercial projects on six continents. With reference to South African Modernism, and a grounding in the International style, its projects take advantage of wildly beautiful settings, and are rooted in place by the relationship between the building and its site. The studio cites spirit of enquiry and close examination of function and form as hallmarks of its work, as well as the use of the most current technology, including virtual reality, in its design processes.

This monograph features twenty-three recent residential projects from around the world, with a particular focus on Africa, illustrated with colour photography and including a foreword by Reni Folawiyo, and project texts written by the studio.

Winning The Property Game - Lessons From An Executive Property Mentor (Paperback): Koketso Sylvia Milosevic Winning The Property Game - Lessons From An Executive Property Mentor (Paperback)
Koketso Sylvia Milosevic
R340 R292 Discovery Miles 2 920 Save R48 (14%) Ships in 4 - 8 working days

Koketso Sylvia Milosevic runs a global business, travels the world managing her property empire, and hosts international TV shows about investing in property. How didan ordinary girl from the township of Ga-Rankuwa achieve all this, amassing considerable wealth in the process?

In Winning the Property Game, Koketso reveals how she built her property portfolio, turning it into a multi-million-rand business.

A Guide To Buying & Selling A Home In South Africa (Paperback): Jill Fish A Guide To Buying & Selling A Home In South Africa (Paperback)
Jill Fish
R300 R258 Discovery Miles 2 580 Save R42 (14%) In Stock

Are you buying a home for the first time, wanting to sell and buy again, or wanting to earn income from renting out property? A guide to buying or selling a house in South Africa is packed with ideas about how you can make the most out of investing in property. You'll find: Step-by-step guidelines that take you through the complete process of buying and selling a home; objective information about the pros and cons of buying and selling privately, using an agency or going for other options; independent advice on what to consider when looking for finance; practical tips on how to obtain the best price, whether buying and selling. A clear outline of the rights and responsibilities of all parties involved in a transaction. Thorough explanations of documents involved, and possible legal complications. A trouble-shooter's guide to both the small and big things that can go wrong. In this guide, the author makes available to the public the expertise gleaned from her years of experience as an estate agent. Her intention is to help 'maximize the gain and minimize the risk' of investing in the property market.

The Real Estate Investor's Pocket Calculator (Paperback, 2nd edition): Thomsett The Real Estate Investor's Pocket Calculator (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Thomsett
R582 R492 Discovery Miles 4 920 Save R90 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

With real estate investing on the rebound, more and more people are jumping into the market. But often, return on investment hinges less on the physical property and more on the math.

Have you measured every component of value, such as cash flow, income taxes, financing, and investment yield? Do you know which calculations to use on specific properties? Have you weighed all the risks? The Real Estate Investor's Pocket Calculator helps you analyze the financial picture before committing capital. Simple explanations, worksheets, and more than 100 Excel formulas will have you crunching numbers like a pro.

Learn to:

  • Gauge supply and demand
  • Project return on investment and equity
  • Analyze present and future value
  • Understand appraisal approaches
  • Evaluate mortgages
  • Calculate cash flow
  • Compute internal rate of return and debt coverage ratio
  • Make accurate tax projections
  • Balance escrow and closing
  • And much more...

With new formulas, expanded sections on income and expenses, and an updated analysis of market conditions, this second edition helps you make smarter decisions . . . and more money.

Buy Your First Home - South Africa's Ultimate Property Guide For Newbies (Paperback): Zamantungwa Khumalo Buy Your First Home - South Africa's Ultimate Property Guide For Newbies (Paperback)
Zamantungwa Khumalo
R275 R236 Discovery Miles 2 360 Save R39 (14%) Ships in 4 - 8 working days

Zamantungwa Khumalo is a rising star on the South African property scene. An award-winning media and content specialist, she is also a property entrepreneur who bought her first properties at age 27. Now, she wants other people to follow in her footsteps, climbing the property ladder on their way to building wealth and security.

All her passion and expertise is concentrated in this volume, which covers a range of topics vital to property ownership. She also includes interviews with leading property industry experts like Gil Sperling, Michelle Dickens, and Silindile Leseyane who is the chairperson of Sakhisizwe Property Stokvel.

This book is aimed at helping a wide range of people – women, young professionals, and also men who want to buy property but don’t quite know how to go about it – to take that first step.

As she says in her introduction: ‘My hope is that this book will help to make your property dreams come true.’

Home renovation guide - Inspire, revive, rejuvenate, enjoy (Paperback): Home renovation guide - Inspire, revive, rejuvenate, enjoy (Paperback)
R120 R94 Discovery Miles 940 Save R26 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

The Renovation Guide covers all aspects of alterations and additions, outlining the difference between the two, the regulations that dictate what can and can't be done, as well as sound advice on the legalities of homeownership. In addition, The Renovation Guide features a number of typical homes and renovation solutions and ideas that are not only practical, but also aesthetically enhancing. The Renovation Guide takes readers through all aspects of a home, from front garden to spare bathroom with Do's and Don'ts, regulations, ideas, layouts, what to look out for, construction guidelines, greening and energy saving tips, space planning, ergonomics and so much more.

South African Decor & Design 2024 - The Buyer's Guide (Hardcover, 25th Anniversary Edition): Marcia Margolius South African Decor & Design 2024 - The Buyer's Guide (Hardcover, 25th Anniversary Edition)
Marcia Margolius
R375 R293 Discovery Miles 2 930 Save R82 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

The SA Décor and Design Buyers Guide is celebrating its 25th anniversary of showcasing the industry with a rather stylish return in the printed version that has made it such a household name as the go-to resource for décor, design and interior sector professionals and for lovers of all things chic.

Due to popular demand from the industry, the new printed version of the Buyers Guide has launched and it has been an absolute labour of love, says Marcia Margolius, well-known designer and decorator and author of the award-winning blog, “Marcia loves it”, on the SA Décor and Design website. “With our new look Buyer’s Guide, we have transformed the way buyers connect with the finest suppliers and service providers in the industry”.

“This guide goes beyond highlighting suppliers; it’s a celebration of the talent and creativity that comes to life behind the scenes. Readers can immerse themselves in captivating projects and brands through vibrant full-colour photographs that showcase true artistry and craftmanship”.

The result is a spectacular and comprehensive 504-page tome, a feast for the eyes with full page spreads, showcasing the crčme de la crčme of highend suppliers and retailers. The new user-friendly system of icons allows the reader to quickly identify the products available along with a convenient QR code for scanning to connect directly with suppliers.

How To Clean Your House (Hardcover): Lynsey, Queen of Clean How To Clean Your House (Hardcover)
Lynsey, Queen of Clean 1
R396 R291 Discovery Miles 2 910 Save R105 (27%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

'A cracker of a book packed with tips - you'll feel instantly organised.' Aggie MacKenzie Packed with simple tips and tricks, this is everything you need to know about household cleaning. Is your busy life conquering your home? Do you find the household chores getting on top of you? Lynsey Queen of Clean, Instagrammer, businesswoman and busy mum of three, has done all of the work so you don't have to. Featuring her make-at-home cleaning products, easy step-by-step guides and all her recommendations for toxic-free and eco-friendly products, this book is the ultimate guide to keeping on top of your house, and having fun while you do it. Lynsey shares her daily and seasonal routines, motivating and encouraging you along the way with so that you are left with the will, and the skill, to take on even the most seemingly insurmountable tasks and end up with a clean, calm and happy home.

You CAN Own Your Own Home - A Step-By-Step Guide For The First-Time Home Buyer (Paperback): Tania Weich You CAN Own Your Own Home - A Step-By-Step Guide For The First-Time Home Buyer (Paperback)
Tania Weich
R280 R221 Discovery Miles 2 210 Save R59 (21%) Ships in 5 - 7 working days

Yes, you better believe it! You CAN own your own home … and this book will show you how.

Owning a home is NOT reserved for a select few, and although everyone wants to own their own property, too many are unaware that this possibility exists for everyone. Without the necessary information, the process seems overwhelming. Where to begin? What are the requirements? Where am I going to get that kind of money? Too often, one gives up before even trying.

There is no rule that says you have to pay rent to a landlord for the rest of your life. It takes only that first step – the realisation that it can be done. And this book will show you how, by breaking down a seemingly complex process into simple, logical and easy-to-understand actions. Real-life case studies highlight the common errors many of us commit, until we know better. It is only once these patterns are recognised that they can be remedied.

If your dream is to own your own home for generations to come, this book will help you every step of the way!

Organizing For The Rest Of Us - 100 Realistic Strategies To Keep Any House Under Control (Hardcover): Dana K. White Organizing For The Rest Of Us - 100 Realistic Strategies To Keep Any House Under Control (Hardcover)
Dana K. White
R335 R276 Discovery Miles 2 760 Save R59 (18%) Ships in 4 - 8 working days

Traditional organizing advice never worked for Dana K. White. Is it possible, she wondered, to get organized without color coding my sock drawer? As Dana let go of the need for perfection, she discovered the joy of having an organized house in the midst of everyday life.

In Organizing for the Rest of Us, Dana teaches us how to make great strides with minimal effort in organizing every room of our home. Here she offers 100 organizing tips to help us understand:

  • Why changing how we think about clutter is the first step to getting rid of it
  • The basics of organization for people who don't like to organize
  • Why you need to get a grip on laundry and dishes before getting organized
  • How living with less clutter is better for the environment, our spiritual lives, and our relationships
  • Why real-life decluttering requires fewer hours and less emotional bandwidth than we imagined

Fans of Dana's podcast, A Slob Comes Clean, which has been downloaded 7 million times, will treasure this book as a resource. With her lighthearted approach, Dana provides bite-size workable solutions to break through every organizational struggle you have--for good!

Making Money Out Of Property In South Africa (Paperback, New Edition): Jason Lee Making Money Out Of Property In South Africa (Paperback, New Edition)
Jason Lee; Foreword by Andrew Golding 3
R350 R273 Discovery Miles 2 730 Save R77 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

More than 60 000 readers can attest to finding Making Money out of Property an indispensable guide to investing in the lucrative South African property market. This bestselling property book has been updated to include the most current tax requirements and the latest developments relating to the local property market.

Author and property expert Jason Lee sets out every step of the property-investing process, including how to find the right deals, how to negotiate and finance a property, and whether to hold on to or sell a property for financial gain. This book focuses on some of the professionals’ best-kept secrets, such as how to utilise agreements of sale, property investment structures, financing options and key economic factors influencing the property cycle. Most importantly, it explains how to make money in both rising and falling property markets.

Making Money out of Property is a must-read for any first-time property purchaser or investor, as well as for experienced investors looking to polish their skills.

Green Living Made Easy - 101 Eco Tips, Hacks And Recipes To Save Time And Money (Hardcover): Nancy Birtwhistle Green Living Made Easy - 101 Eco Tips, Hacks And Recipes To Save Time And Money (Hardcover)
Nancy Birtwhistle 1
R392 R364 Discovery Miles 3 640 Save R28 (7%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

101 eco-friendly home-hacks, tips and recipes from Sunday Times bestselling author and Great British Baking Show winner Nancy Birtwhistle.

One change, any change, will make a difference to our precious planet.

We all want to do our best for our homes and the planet, but it’s often hard to find the time and energy to think of alternatives. Nancy Birtwhistle makes it easy with 101 indispensable tips, ideas and recipes that will help you to live a more eco-friendly life without giving up on any home comforts.

This practical book is the ultimate guide to reducing your environmental impact while saving you time and money. Inside are tips and home hacks on everything from eco cleaning, upcycling and making the most out of your weekly shop to small-space gardening and creative crafts, plus a selection of Nancy's delicious recipes. Clearly explained, accessible and beautifully illustrated with black and white line-drawings, Green Living Made Easy is the perfect guide for anyone looking to pursue a more sustainable lifestyle but unsure where to start.

Feels Like Home - Relaxed Interiors for a Meaningful Life (Hardcover): Lauren Liess Feels Like Home - Relaxed Interiors for a Meaningful Life (Hardcover)
Lauren Liess
R790 Discovery Miles 7 900 In Stock

The third design book from the TV and social media star and author of Habitat and Down to Earth, Feels Like Home explores the emotional connection that a home can have to a person's life A house is a feeling. That is the conceit behind designer Lauren Liess's third book, which explores the emotional connection between the way we decorate our homes and our daily lives. She advises readers to think beyond just the objects in their homes and explore how design informs an intentional, happy, and authentic life. The book includes practical design information, with never-before-seen case studies on a variety of homes including a beach cottage, a farmhouse, a home in the woods, a Spanish colonial, and other more traditional homes. Each case study explores a hardworking design aspect (such as proportion, scale, and color), while also focusing on the emotional aspect of the home. The chapters are inspired by the following themes: comfort, calm, excitement, belonging, carefree, love, and contentment.

Kelly Hoppen Design Masterclass - How to Achieve the Home of Your Dreams (Hardcover): Kelly Hoppen Kelly Hoppen Design Masterclass - How to Achieve the Home of Your Dreams (Hardcover)
Kelly Hoppen 1
R1,252 R906 Discovery Miles 9 060 Save R346 (28%) In Stock

Design Masterclass is the definitive home-decorating guide from Kelly Hoppen, offering invaluable professional advice on both the practical and aesthetic aspects of interior design. Kelly shares her trade secrets and expert knowledge to help you ensure that your decorating project runs smoothly; comes in on time and within budget; and achieves a functional, flexible interior that suits the way you live. Alongside inspiring photographs and room schemes of some of her finest projects, Kelly offers expert guidance on: How to use scale and proportion, colour, texture, lighting, furniture, art and other decorative elements to create a comfortable and elegant home that looks the way you want it to. How to approach the challenges and solutions commonly faced when designing different spaces in the home - from kitchens, living rooms bedrooms and bathrooms to media rooms and home offices, gyms and spas - and offers helpful hints on all aspects of decorating and furnishing each one. Essential advice on practical matters, such as budgeting, scheduling, drawing up floor plans, creating room boards, briefing professionals and managing the work. Kelly Hoppen's Design Masterclass is an indispensable reference for interior designers and home decorators alike, giving professional insight to anyone wanting to give their home a touch of Kelly Hoppen's distinctive style.

Home Life Around the World (Hardcover): Anita Martinez Beijer Home Life Around the World (Hardcover)
Anita Martinez Beijer
R1,079 Discovery Miles 10 790 In Stock
Clean & Green - 101 Hints and Tips for a More Eco-Friendly Home (Paperback): Nancy Birtwhistle Clean & Green - 101 Hints and Tips for a More Eco-Friendly Home (Paperback)
Nancy Birtwhistle; Foreword by Emma Mitchell
R299 R234 Discovery Miles 2 340 Save R65 (22%) In Stock

Simple swaps and innovative ideas for cleaning and maintaining your home that won't cost the Earth.

Learn how easy it is to make simple swaps in your cleaning and tidying methods for a more eco-friendly home, with helpful tips from bestselling author and Great British Bake Off winner Nancy Birtwhistle.

This beautifully illustrated black and white guide with 101 hints and sustainable, natural cleaning tips and hacks will help you take small steps that have a massive positive environmental impact. In Clean & Green, Nancy shares the simple recipes and methods she has developed since making a conscious effort to live more sustainably, many of which are faster and easier than the go-to products and methods most of us use now.

From everyday cleaning and laundry tips to zero-effort oven cleaner and guidance on removing tricky stains from clothing and furniture, these economical, practical methods are perfect for anyone looking to reduce their use of plastic and throwaway products. Nancy shares her tried-and-tested recipes for all-purpose cleaners, replacements for harmful chemicals that will keep both your home and the planet clean and green for future generations.

Killernova (Hardcover): Omar Musa Killernova (Hardcover)
Omar Musa
R802 Discovery Miles 8 020 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Hoe Nou Gemaak? - 5000 Boererate En Wenke Vir Vandag (Afrikaans, Paperback): Johanna De Wet Hoe Nou Gemaak? - 5000 Boererate En Wenke Vir Vandag (Afrikaans, Paperback)
Johanna De Wet
R310 Discovery Miles 3 100 Ships in 4 - 8 working days

’n Nuttige handleiding wat 'n ereplek in elke Suid-Afrikaanse huis behoort te he. Maklike oplossings op daaglikse probleempies wat in en om die huis ontstaan, word hier prakties en effektief beantwoord. Van die behandeling van algemene kwale soos slaaploosheid, tot die skoonmaak van yskaste en silwerware. Daar is nuttige raad vir die gaarmaak en preservering van voedsel, algemene noodhulpwenke asook wenke vir buitelugliefhebbers.

The Real Interior (Paperback): Nthabi Taukobong The Real Interior (Paperback)
Nthabi Taukobong
R275 R220 Discovery Miles 2 200 Save R55 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

The Real Interior not only allows the reader a behind-the-scenes peek into the glitz and glamour of design and décor, but into a career once never considered an option for a young girl, born in Soweto.

As one of the first black and very recognisable faces of Interior Design in Africa, Nthabi Taukobong was thrust into the limelight from the very start of her profession. Spanning a career of more than 23 years she has worked on esteemed residential and leisure projects for presidents, African royalty, captains of industry and five-star hotels, to name but a few. Through the rough and often very challenging terrain of her chosen career, sprinkled generously with the high-end glamour of prestigious interiors that Nthabi has been privileged to work on, she learned that she, in fact, had to be seated right within her own interior before she could offer anything further to those in search of her creative gift.

And as she searched and explored the greater world of design, trying to grasp what it really took to be an esteemed designer, the journey unexpectedly brought her right back into her own home. Not only Nthabi’s physical home, but also to her inner-home, the place that she refers to as her ‘real interior’. It was in writing a letter one evening, congratulating herself on reaching the milestone of 21 years in her career, that Nthabi discovered she was not only writing to herself, but to every creative.

Her letter ended up being an entire book and Nthabi finally understood how her unique story could inspire and encourage others.

Clean Green - Tips and Recipes for a naturally clean, more sustainable home (Hardcover): Jen Chillingsworth Clean Green - Tips and Recipes for a naturally clean, more sustainable home (Hardcover)
Jen Chillingsworth
R210 R49 Discovery Miles 490 Save R161 (77%) In Stock

Learn how to create your own cleaning products that are better and healthier to use and keep your home sparkling clean.

What is in my cleaning products? Are these chemicals bad for my health? Do they damage the environment? How do I reduce the amount of plastic in my home? These are questions we should all be asking when it comes to cleaning our homes.

Clean Green shows you how to tackle each room and cleaning task in a natural way. From laundry detergent, toilet cleaner and furniture polish to hand wash, dishwashing liquid, stain remover and air freshener, all the recipes for natural products in this book are quick and simple to make and, most important of all, they work! They're not expensive either, many will save you money in the long term and help you to cut down on your plastic waste too.

Small steps. Big changes.

Crofton's Prime Residential Almanac 2019 - The Luxury Property Industry Yearbook (Hardcover, 2019 ed.): Matt Crofton, Dan... Crofton's Prime Residential Almanac 2019 - The Luxury Property Industry Yearbook (Hardcover, 2019 ed.)
Matt Crofton, Dan Crofton
R4,003 Discovery Miles 40 030 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Property Buying Process In South Africa - A Comprehensive Guide For Property Buyers (Paperback): Francois Janse van Rensburg Property Buying Process In South Africa - A Comprehensive Guide For Property Buyers (Paperback)
Francois Janse van Rensburg
R219 Discovery Miles 2 190 Ships in 4 - 8 working days
Croftons' Prime Residential Almanac 2018 (Hardcover): Matt Crofton, Dan Crofton Croftons' Prime Residential Almanac 2018 (Hardcover)
Matt Crofton, Dan Crofton
R4,000 Discovery Miles 40 000 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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