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Condensation and dampness are common issues in many homes, often leading to unpleasant odours and the growth of black mould. This occurs when warm, moist air meets a cold surface, causing water vapour to condense. Left untreated, damp can affect indoor air quality and damage internal finishes, such as paint and plaster.

Effectively managing moisture levels through proper ventilation and heating is key to maintaining a healthy and structurally sound home environment. Addressing the root cause now saves extensive repair work later.

Here are 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀 to manage damp and condensation:

𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆
Open windows for a few minutes each day, especially in winter, to allow moist air to escape and fresh air to circulate throughout the house.

𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗻𝘀
Always use extractor fans in kitchens and bathrooms, and leave them running for a short time.

𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀
Leave a small gap between large furniture items (like beds and sofas) and external walls to allow air to circulate freely.

𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Inspect external walls, roof tiles and window seals regularly for signs of water ingress, as this can be a serious source of internal damp.

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𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮’𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁-𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗺, 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀.

While affordability pressures and cautious banking behaviour remain important risks, the market is showing clear signs of renewed confidence, particularly in regions benefiting from stronger economic growth, employment activity and rising household earnings.

• Home loan applications climbed 6.2% year-on-year as lower interest rates continue supporting buyer activity.
• First-time buyers are driving demand, with average purchase prices rising to a record R1.4 million.
• Rising deposits and elevated construction costs remain major affordability risks for the residential market.

According to the latest BetterBond Property Brief, the market continues to recover as lower interest rates, improving household finances and stronger economic activity support buyer confidence. However, elevated fuel prices, global geopolitical tensions and stricter lending conditions remain key risks to affordability and future market growth.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗺 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲: The residential property market is proving more resilient than many expected.

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