Is it cheaper to build or buy a house in South Africa in 2025?
The short answer is that it is cheaper to buy an existing house in South Africa but every year less so.
Top 20 Building design Pros Wellington, 2026
He's very exceptional and did such a wonderful job.
Very professional and efficient plus doesnt mind to explain process he is about to follow so as to put the client at ease
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Customers' Choice 2025
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Great and quick response from company.
20+
Years on the market
Could do exactly what I required. Very friendly and professional. Could produce more details on his follow-up visit about the plan.
Very open with regards to pricing and processes, 5 out 5. Good service.
200+
Quotes
Customers' Choice 2023
Kobus talks you through everything and listens to all of your requests. He works quickly and is very efficient.
His work is perfect.
Customers' Choice 2024
The architect understood exactly what I wanted first time and it was easy and a pleasure working with them, thank you.
I'm very pleased and satisfied with the service. He was very helpful.
10+
Years on the market
200+
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Customers' Choice 2023
Lovely people, I'm happy with their service.
Very good service would recommend
I am glad I came through to Procompare when I searched on Google for architects you came up first. Shafiek from SBI Properties! I am very happy with his quick response, I am using him again to manage my project, He has really good contacts. I am quite impressed at his professionalism also.
, he is very professional, I liked that.
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Years on the market
100+
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Verified Pro
Brilliant communicator, enthusiastic and professional. Sonnette delivered beyond our expectations.
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Frequently asked questions
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At what point in my project should I involve an architect?
You should contact an architect as soon as you decide on a project. An architect will present you with additional options, will help you to finalize the details and place your project into the chosen environment.
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What services does an architect offer?
An architect will either do plans only, or plans with project management. This means he will stay with you and help you throughout the building process.
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Remodel house into student accommodation
The property is in Mbekweni township (Boland Western Cape-Paarl). I need to remodel the home (main house with two beds, one bath into a student accomodation that will be approved by NASFAS. I want to convert it into 3 beds, two baths (shower), and to add three self sufficient units at the back from scratch.