The National Home Builders Registration Council is a body which all new homes need to be registered with 15 days before construction...

When working out the feasibility of a new home, remember to allow for the following: Estate submission, Council submission, Land surveyor...

SANS 10400-XA regulates the minimum standards required in terms of energy efficiency in new buildings.

This is a very personal decision, I suggest visiting the various Estate to see what lifestyle suits you.

Floor Area Ratio is the allowed habitable space for a property. When calculating this ratio, the habitable space is divided by the site...

Coverage is the footprint of your building in relation to the property. 

These conventions stipulate the usage, maximum coverage, allowable FAR, height and storey restrictions for a property. These regulations...

So you have made the big decision that you are ready to build your new home and have purchased the land – CONGRATULATIONS!

Speak to your friends, family and colleagues, as they should be able to give you an unbiased opinion of a person they have worked with.

Once you have decided where you would like to live, be it an Estate, a suburb or even a farm, you will need to narrow down your choice...