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More about taking the stress out of roof painting
By SAPMA There are several misconceptions about painting a roof. Here are some frequently asked questions posed to the SA Paint Manufacturing Association (SAPMA) as well as general roof painting tips: […]
Women in property celebrates first birthday
September 2021 marked the first birthday of Women in Sectional Title (WiST), a platform launched to promote gender balance in the South African property industry by connecting, supporting, and developing women involved in the growing [...]
Ten benefits of timber frame buildings
By Alex Dalton, edited by Rory Macnamara Alex Dalton, managing director of Daltons Wadkin, looks at the offsite construction of homes. Focusing specifically on timber, he discusses the importance and benefits of using timber in [...]
SHRA puts the spotlight on fraud and corruption
By Mpolai Nkopane, Acting CEO at the Social Housing Regulatory Authority As a steward of public funds, accountability and ethical standards have long been a cornerstone of the Social Housing Regulatory Authority (SHRA). […]
Unpacking the building loan process
By Banking Association South Africa Whether you are building a new home or improving your existing one, a building loan allows you to design and build your home just the way you want it. [...]
Ignorance is expensive: The importance of standards and ethics in sustainable development
By Chris Campbell, CEO, Consulting Engineers South Africa The adage, ‘ignorance is bliss’ could not be more untrue when we look at the design and construction of homes. The value of a property, the aesthetics [...]
Visionary leadership: SHRA acting CEO promotes mentorship and accountability
The Social Housing Regulatory Authority (SHRA) is a state institution proudly run by a strong female leader; someone who is fostering leadership skills in the organisation, while ensuring that social housing initiatives are executed with [...]
About housing and government
About housing and government The Department of Human Settlements (DHS) derives its core mandate and responsibilities from Section 26 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa of 1996 and Section 3 of the Housing Act [...]
