Remodelling can be a great way to turn a tired property into a dream home, but taking on a renovation project isn't always smooth sailing  - and not all upgrades are equal.

Renovation projects can be very rewarding, uplifting your home and adding value, but there are many potential pitfalls so it’s important to be thoroughly prepared before you begin.

Home improvements are a great way to add value to your property, but not all of us have bottomless pockets for a full-on renovation. Lucky for us, there are plenty of affordable DIYs that can spruce things up over a free weekend.

There are often cases, particularly in older sectional title blocks, where units will need modernising or upgrading in some way or another. 

Sun City’s four hotels and the entertainment zones are in the process of being revamped in a five-year, R1-billion upgrade which will be complete in 2017.

Fairvest Property Holdings owned, Nyanga Junction Shopping Centre destined for a complete makeover.

While the location of a commercial property is always of key importance, the appearance of the building plays a significant role in attracting and retaining tenants due to the perceived desirability of the venue, says Rudolf Nieman, managing director of JHI Project Management – a member of the Excellerate Property Services group