Real Estate Investor Magazine South Africa June/ July 2019 | Page 21

RESIDENTIAL The latest updates in the residential sector, providing insight into what home owners need to know. With this month’s focus on World Earth Day, we have a range of articles focusing on sustainability – from tech to minor changes at home. 23 26 30 Tech-savvy tools to ‘smarten’ your home When the meter hits the fan Five ways to make your home eco-friendly Reduce your monthly costs and implement smart home technology. There are a range of accessories and mechanisms available. With the economy causing us to dig deeper into our pockets, home owners have turned to sub-letting part of their property. We uncover how to avoid potential payment issues with tenants surrounding the electricity bill. Steve Brookes CEO of Balwin Balwin is a large-scale residential property developer focused on the turnkey development and sale of sectional-title apartments in the mid- to upper-market segment. From small to big scale, there are a range of changes one can make to reduce their impact on the planet. From creating a compost garden to implementing solar panels. Samuel Seeff, chairman of the Seeff Property Group Samuel Seeff it the Chairman of Seeff Property Group, a family run business which began in 1964. Samuel has built onto the existing foundation of the company and aims to provide first class service and help to Indvidual’s. TOP TRENDING FOR RESIDENTIAL ONLINE: Visit www.reimag.co.za for the latest updates online. The best way to sell a house Can buying the right home Show days are not ‘out of fashion’ make energy saving easier? and are still a functional method to sell one’s residential property. The energy crisis is prompting potential buyers to take a closer look at integral mechanisms such as geysers and lighting that can reduce energy usage. The most expensive suburbs and streets in South Africa Where potential buyers can get the most out of their buck with properties located across the country