Tradeza Blog
Guides, safety tips, and advice to help you buy, sell, and trade with confidence.
How to vet a contractor before any home renovation
Half of SA renovation horror stories are avoidable. Here's the 10-minute vetting that prevents most of them.
How much rent can you afford? The 30% rule and SA reality
A calm look at the classic 30%-of-income rule and why it needs adjusting for South African life.
Buying a used car in South Africa: the complete inspection checklist
A structured 15-minute inspection that catches the problems that cost you R20,000+ down the line.
Load-shedding-proofing your home: what to check before you buy
A solar installation adds R80k–R300k in value. A solar-ready house is worth finding in 2026. Here's how to spot one.
Building a gaming PC for under R15,000 in South Africa (2026)
A realistic parts list that plays modern games at 1080p with decent frame rates — without the Reddit elitism.
Freelancer tax basics for South Africans (2026)
The essentials of provisional tax, VAT thresholds, and legitimate deductions for sole-prop freelancers.
Used gaming console buying guide: PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch
Spot the common problems on each console model before paying — from HDMI ports to drifting thumbsticks.
First motorcycle? A new rider's buying and safety guide for SA
Picking the right first bike matters more than picking the coolest one. Here's how new SA riders should approach it.
How to write a CV that actually gets interviews in South Africa
Most SA CVs are still templated, wordy, and generic. Here's how to write one that gets read.
Furnishing your first apartment on a budget in SA
A room-by-room plan that focuses on what actually matters and skips what you don't need yet.
Transfer costs in South Africa explained: what buyers actually pay
Transfer duty, bond costs, conveyancing — a clear breakdown with 2026 thresholds and real numbers.
Used appliance buying guide: what to check on fridges, washers, and stoves
A second-hand fridge at half price can be a bargain or a disaster. Here's what separates the two.