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title: Could Your Home Be Over-Personalised? The Design Choices That Turn Buyers Away
description: For most of us, property is far more than an investment, it’s a reflection of personality, taste, memories and lifestyle.
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# [Could Your Home Be Over-Personalised? The Design Choices That Turn Buyers Away](https://blog.sothebysrealty.co.za/could-your-home-be-over-personalised-the-design-choices-that-turn-buyers-away)

 Written by [Lew Geffen Sotheby's International Realty](https://blog.sothebysrealty.co.za/author/lew-geffen-sothebys-international-realty) | Jul 6, 2026 7:31:22 AM

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