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Johannesburg / Pretoria · standard zoning
New build / m²
R 16 500
Mid-range finish
Renovation / m²
R 11 550
Excl. structural
Approval wait
6–8 wks
Municipal average
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Regulations & approvals· 6 min
NHBRC enrolment, in plain language
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A kitchen renovation, costed honestly
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