Gaudí spent his entire career in Barcelona, where he built all of his projects, the most famous of which is the 1883 cathedral known as La Sagrada Familia, still under construction today. His style was an ornate mix of Baroque, Gothic, Moorish and Victorian elements that often featured ornamental tile-work, and drew upon forms found…
Approving building plans first requires the appointment of a SACAP registered architect/designer. SACAP refers to the South African Council for the Architectural Profession. You can find a list of registered professionals at www.sacapsa.com. You may not legally gain approval of a building plan through de-registered, independent architects. For building plan approval, the appointed architect must…
It’s probably every homeowner’s dream project, particularly those with growing families: put in an extra bedroom, recreation room or even a whole new floor or wing. But there’s growing concern that, while South Africans are quick to use their savings or loans to improve or expand their homes, many are not complying with building regulations.…
1. You’re building off-plan in an estate or development Buying a new home off-plan directly from a developer before it’s built means you don’t pay any transfer duties for taking ownership of the property. In most cases, the attorney registration and transfer fees are also included. If you have an offer to purchase from the…
