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Making the most of your home means getting to know everything about it, from managing costs and maintenance, to making improvements that grow your property value. LookSee provides you with the tools and knowledge to make your home its best self.
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26 Jun 2025
Electricity price increase: Your 2025 guide
A new electricity price increase is on its way, and for most South African households, it’s going to hurt. From 1 July 2025, municipal electricity tariffs will rise by up to 14%, putting even more pressure on monthly budgets that are already stretched thin.
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Manage your home
Manage your home
13 May 2025
Upgrade your geyser element for savings
Geysers are the source of the highest electricity consumption in the average household. And over time, a geyser losses efficiency as lime scale builds up on the geyser element, leading to even higher heating costs. By the time an element burns out it is probably only around 50% efficient, doubling your water heating costs.
Manage your home
7 Feb 2025
What you need to know about 2025 electricity tariff hikes
In a move that has sent shockwaves across South African households, the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) has approved another significant hike in electricity tariffs. These increases, which outpace inflation, will once again place additional pressure on families already grappling with rising costs.
Manage your home
15 Nov 2023
Choose the best security gate for your home
In a world where break-ins and home invasions are a common occurrence, keeping your family safe is of utmost importance and a top priority for households. Choosing the right security gate for your home is a decision that should not be rushed.
Improve your home
Improve your home
15 Nov 2023
Benefits of a natural pool
A pool is a great addition to the home and a place of fun and relaxation for the whole family. It also contributes to the value of the property and adds to the aesthetics of the home. However, keeping it looking great and well maintained can quickly become costly, especially with lots of usage in the summer. If you are looking to enjoy a pool without the complexities of maintaining it, a natural pool might work best for you.
Improve your home
19 Sep 2023
Top-quality home solar can still be affordable
Reports of collapsing roofs, house fires, short circuits and failing equipment has many households worried about how to find a solar system that’s both reliable and affordable. LookSee’s introduction of an Energy Loan with low interest rates and flexible repayment terms, means you can get a top-quality solar installation at a price that won’t break your budget.
Enhance your home life
Enhance your home life
15 Nov 2023
How to spring clean your home
As we finally shake off the cold weather and enjoy some much welcome warmth, we are reminded of the fresh start that spring comes with, encouraging us to start planning a much needed deep clean. For most people the cold season is a time they spend indoors with a blanket in front of the heater or fireplace. When the warm weather arrives, it provides an opportunity to declutter and start afresh and perform essential home maintenance tasks. Especially in those areas that are not regularly cleaned.
Enhance your home life
14 Jun 2023
Best places to live for home solar
Homes in Gauteng outshine their coastal counterparts when it comes to solar efficiency, according to Standard Bank's home efficiency platform, LookSee. However, it’s not all bad news for the Southern part of the country as some suburbs in KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape achieve average Solar Scores ranging from mid 80s to low 90s.
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