Category: Change moments
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5 Ways to survive buying a home
Buying a home is one of the toughest and most rewarding things you can do. Personal finance writer Maya Fisher-French and Private Property CEO Simon Bray talk about ways to simplify the process
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The sweet, mad agony of having written a book
From the first outline of an idea to the click of a key that sends the final manuscript to your publisher, the process of writing a book is deeply emotional one, says Dorothy Black
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How Twitter turned me into the world’s greatest rugby fan
How does a non-fan of rugby become an impassioned supporter in just a few short weeks? A series of short tweets on the joys and agonies of Rugby World Cup fever. By Dave Luis
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I love my bosses, because they’re just as crazy as I am
They say you should do what you love and love what you do. It isn’t always easy, but it helps if you work with people who recognise your worth. By Garret Brent
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Help! There’s a small planet growing in my house!
What starts as a speck and keeps getting bigger until it takes over your life? It’s all your ‘stuff’. Have you got what it takes to toss it all? By Tom Eaton
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Don’t miss our Iris Session about property costs!
You’ve found your dream home and made an offer. Before you sign on the dotted line listen to David O’ Sullivan, Maya Fisher-French and Simon Bray talk about the real costs of property
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Yes, there is life after debt
Your life changes in big and small ways when you’re forced to give up your spendthrift habits and adjust to a more frugal existence. By Linette Retief
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All we want for Christmas is our rollercoaster babies
It’s not easy or cheap to realise your dream of parenthood through fertility treatment. But when you finally get the happy news, it makes the rollercoaster ride worth it. By Liani Maré
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Famous South Africans on what makes a Home Sweet Home
Home. It’s where the heart is. It’s the ultimate destination, the place of welcome and return, the epicentre of your hopes and dreams. Ruda Landman talks to those who love theirs
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Why I never, ever want to renovate my home again
It all sounds so easy. You draw up a plan, you find a good builder, and you settle back, waiting for the work to be done. Right? Wrong. Gilda Narsimdas shares her cautionary tale