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Growthpoint upgraded by Moody's
03 Sep 2007
All the notes issued under Series Three of Growthpoint Notes Issuer Company, the issuer company for Growthpoint Properties Limited, have been upgraded by Moody's Investor Services.
First house at CT estate completed
03 Sep 2007
The first house at Stonehurst Mountain Estate has now been completed and is about to be occupied by its new owner.
Sect title garaging 'confusing'
03 Sep 2007
When reselling a sectional title unit it is absolutely essential that both the owner and the agent understand fully what the garaging arrangements are.
Plumstead now favourable for buyers
03 Sep 2007
Now is a good time to buy in the Plumstead precinct and its adjacent areas, Steurhof, Southfield and Diepriver, due to considerable stock on the market.
Italian Pta home on sale for R6,6m
03 Sep 2007
An Italian styled home situated in a pan-handle across the road from the Pretoria Country Club in Waterkloof in the east of the city has come on to the market for R6,6m.
Many more cheap houses built in Pta
03 Sep 2007
Thousands of buyers in Soshanguwe, Mabopane and Hammanskraal in the Pretoria area will shortly be living in units currently under construction. By Ingrid Smit
Estate likely to boost North Coast
03 Sep 2007
A multi-billion-rand equestrian development on the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast near Sheffield is likely to stimulate widespread investment in the area.
Century City gets R150m development
03 Sep 2007
A prime R150m office and motor showroom development is coming to Century City in Cape Town on a gateway site at the Ratanga Road entrance.
Good deals in St Francis Bay
03 Sep 2007
Apartments in security complexes in the upmarket port area of St Francis Bay, about 70km from Port Elizabeth, are now available at prices from as little as R550k.
Clarens property fetches top price
04 Sep 2007
A top price of R2,684m has been achieved for the sale of a residential property in Clarens in the Free State.
Renovators giving EL area new face
04 Sep 2007
The East London neighbourhood of Cambridge is getting a facelift as an increasing number of homebuyers acquire properties to renovate and resell at a profit.
Cheap housing firm lists on AltX
04 Sep 2007
A supplier of affordable housing is on track to list on the Alternative Exchange (AltX) of the JSE Limited by way of private placing and offer for sale on 20 September 2007.
Power station site to get new spark
04 Sep 2007
The historic power station site on Thesen Islands in Knysna has been released for redevelopment and is on the market for R6,5m (VAT exclusive).
First home at Paarl estate for sale
04 Sep 2007
The first house at the Waterpoel de Windmeul security estate in Paarl is on sale at R7,6m.
Massive new housing plan for Soweto
04 Sep 2007
Plans are being drawn up for the biggest housing development in the province, including homes, schools, social and work facilities, as well as an agriculture hub. By Emily Visser
Affordable value in Gordon's Bay
04 Sep 2007
A new, affordable gated village in Gordon's Bay offers investors and potential first-time home owners an opportunity to get into the property market.
Jozibond a safe, cheap option
04 Sep 2007
An initial public offering (IPO) to be listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) on the 21st of September, Jozibond, is currently up for tender. By James Monteiro
Pta shopping centre to be revamped
04 Sep 2007
The Pretoria shopping centre Sunnypark is to undergo a revamp to the tune of R300m.
Hints to find the right home site
04 Sep 2007
The growing number of new entrants to the property market is putting the existing housing stock under strain – and prompting more people to consider building a new home instead of buying a pre-owned one.
Rentals soar in Johannesburg CBD
05 Sep 2007
A new breed of young, upwardly mobile tenants are moving into Johannesburg's inner city, with thousands of rental flats starting to come on stream as the office-to-flat conversion and refurbishment trend gains momentum. By Joan Muller
Revamped Jhb parks open for play
05 Sep 2007
Two parks in high-density Johannesburg city suburbs – one in Yeoville and one in Troyeville – have been reopened after multimillion-rand revamps. By George Matlala
What drives SA's luxury market?
05 Sep 2007
In the wake of South Africa's changing economic landscape, subsequent changes in the luxury property market are inevitable. By Ntokozo Maseko
Rapid sales at Wynberg development
05 Sep 2007
In the eight weeks since the launch of phase one of Grand Central Wynberg, 239 (58%) of the 414 apartments on sale in the R212m residential and retail development block have been sold.
Stands fly at East Rand estate
05 Sep 2007
Stands valued at close to R40m have been sold (on sole mandate) within the first month of the official launch at an exclusive, residential development set in a natural wetland environment on the East Rand.
Blouberg gets 2 new small projects
05 Sep 2007
Following on the success of the 27-unit Costa Azul development in Blouberg in the Western Cape, two new sister developments is being launched in the same suburb.
Plush CT homestead sold
05 Sep 2007
The prestigious Montrose Palms homestead in Bishopscourt, Cape Town, has found a new owner.
Units for sale at George complex
05 Sep 2007
Only four units in a well situated development located right on the banks of the Malgas River offering an exclusive security complex is now for sale at about R3,5m each.
East Rand cluster village launched
05 Sep 2007
An East Rand cluster village launched on Tuesday offers two-bedroom homes plus lock-up garaging on a full title private-walled stand from R597k.
Student lodging still in demand
06 Sep 2007
Despite the relatively quiet market caused by numerous factors but especially the increased home bond interest rates and the new Credit Act, the demand for student accommodation remains strong.
Be wary of lower priced properties
06 Sep 2007
Not all is rosy at the lower end of the property market and investors should be selective.
No slow-down in PE suburb's prices
06 Sep 2007
As the demand for suitable land for residential development in Port Elizabeth rises, the sought-after suburb of Lovemore Place seems to be unaffected by the slight slowing in house price appreciation as seen throughout the greater parts of the...
Tech may lead to rates increases
06 Sep 2007
A new, technology-driven method of property valuation known as Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) seeks to place all property valuations on the same footing, leading in most cases to rates increases.
CT estate gets hi-tech security
06 Sep 2007
A world-first comes to Cape Town soon when South Africa's first large-scale "smart" estate switches to wireless technology that will detect emergencies and send live surveillance camera video feeds to response cars.
Make this country cottage wine rack
06 Sep 2007
Home décor and DIY expert Janice Anderssen recently attended the Bosch Power Tool Academy and came away feeling very chuffed with both herself and h
New apartment block for CT CBD
07 Sep 2007
Reflecting the ongoing demand for well-located residential apartments in Cape Town's CBD, a new 17-storey apartment block is nearing completion.
Apartment project launched in Pta
07 Sep 2007
There is rising demand for flats as well as new free hold homes in Hazeldean, a suburb in the east of Pretoria, and this has prompted the launch of a new apartment development.
A chance for the young to invest
07 Sep 2007
People with limited savings or people who don't qualify for bonds now also have the opportunity to invest in a low risk, high return property portfolio.
KZN estate for eco-conscious living
07 Sep 2007
Situated in Mtunzini, Zini River Estate is a residential estate focusing on environmental rehabilitation and eco-conscious living.
SA listed property must expand
07 Sep 2007
Owners of commercial property are making it nearly impossible for the South African listed property sector to increase its market value sufficiently to lure foreign investors. By Elma Kloppers, Sake24
Build a patio glider
07 Sep 2007
Here's another DIY project from our home décor and DIY expert Janice Andersson.
BEE fuelled in township projects
10 Sep 2007
Bringing malls closer to the people bodes well for both retailers and consumers, but requires major capital investment. It also presents a sterling opportunity for black economic empowerment.
Restitution: Seller appoints lawyer
10 Sep 2007
The land claims commissioner is out of order with his unilateral decision that the state can, as the buyer in restitution transactions, appoint the transfer lawyer, says a lawyer. By Isabel Stoltz
SAC's R965m acquisition approved
10 Sep 2007
SA Corporate Real Estate Fund said on Wednesday that the Competition Tribunal had approved its R965m acquisition of the Buffcol portfolio of 40 mainly industrial properties.
South Coast towns still popular
10 Sep 2007
Shelly Beach and St Michael are favourites with those looking for reasonably priced holiday or retirement pads, close to amenities and the sea.
CT to celebrate R208m project
10 Sep 2007
Hostel dwellers in Langa together with the City of Cape Town and their provincial counterparts will celebrate a R208m project on Saturday to turn apartheid era single sex hostels into family units.
Firm buys CT industrial park space
10 Sep 2007
A property development company has announced the acquisition of about 150,000sq m of space in a new industrial park to be developed in the Western Cape.
Tips to paint it perfectly
10 Sep 2007
It is important that one knows which paint to use and why, in order to achieve successful results. By Debbie Askham
Nottingham Rd not only for the rich
10 Sep 2007
Despite hefty price tags in Nottingham Road, this town in KwaZulu-Natal's renowned Midlands Meander now also offers lower to middle income buyers a chance to own a piece of it. By Ingrid Smit
Gonubie alive with new development
10 Sep 2007
Gonubie, a coastal area just a few kilometres from East London, is bursting at the seams with new property development.
9,500 CT valuation queries resolved
10 Sep 2007
The City of Cape Town has made significant progress in processing the 35,000 objections to the 2006 General Valuation Roll – of which 9,500 objections have been resolved.
Buyers still fancy Franschhoek
11 Sep 2007
The demand for homes in sought-after Franschhoek in the heart of the Cape Winelands continues unabated.
Property firm set to relist on JSE
11 Sep 2007
Shops For Africa Ltd, which has been operating under a cautionary since early June 2007, is planning to relist on the JSE as a new-look, recapitalised property investment and development company called SA REIT LTD.
PropTrax lists on JSE 10 September
11 Sep 2007
Investors were offered the option to exchange a full basket of listed property shares and units reflecting the index FTSE/JSE SAPY (South Africa's listed property index) for exchange traded fund (ETF) units during an initial public offering.
Muizenburg boom's trickle-down slow
11 Sep 2007
The knock-on effect of numerous property developments in and around Muizenberg in Cape Town has been slower than expected, according to some business owners in the area. By Brenda Nkuna
CTICC expansion may spur market
11 Sep 2007
The further expansion of the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) is good news for the city, and its benefits may even extend into the property market.
CT development nearly sold out
11 Sep 2007
Only one of the four units at the R20m The Summit residential development built in Higgovale, below Table Mountain's Kloof Nek, still remains to be sold.
Land Prices in SA rise sharply
11 Sep 2007
A survey of Absa AgriBusiness shows land prices in South Africa have risen sharply over the last three years. By Nico van Burick
Cape project offers new fund scheme
12 Sep 2007
A new turnkey plot-and-plan scheme has been introduced at Kelderhof, a country-living development in the Winelands.
'Undiscovered' Cape coast targeted
12 Sep 2007
Homebuyers and investors are currently turning their attention to 'undiscovered' parts of the Cape coast.
Dubai offers a lot to über-rich
12 Sep 2007
There is no end in sight for property and holiday investment options offered to the richest of the rich in the most robust residential market in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. By Elma Kloppers, Sake24
'NCA drawbacks largely overstated'
12 Sep 2007
The supposedly negative effects spawned from the four-month-old National Credit Act (NCA) have been largely overstated.
New equestrian estate comes to KZN
12 Sep 2007
The recently-launched Seaton Delaval is an upmarket equestrian estate that provides horse sports enthusiasts the opportunity to recapture the experiences of country-style living.
'Adjust Social Housing Bill'
12 Sep 2007
The Social Housing Bill, which is currently before Parliament, was sharply criticised on Tuesday by the National Association of Social Housing Organisations (NASHO) as being too strong on regulation but not sufficiently strong on the creation of...
Commercial sector to become greener
12 Sep 2007
The integration of green principals into the commercial building sector could become a matter of course in the future, with a number of initiatives under way in South Africa during 2007 that deal with the sector. By Steve Kretzmann
Commercial property returns down
12 Sep 2007
Small to medium commercial property ownership created a wealth of interest earlier this year, research data shows overall commercial property returns have decreased from 30,1% in 2005 to 26,7% in 2006. By James Monteiro
How building insurance has changed
12 Sep 2007
Constant Laubscher says the practice of a building being insured for its replacement value has evolved over time.
Land issue needs more owner support
13 Sep 2007
Property owners, particularly corporations and large property developers, are not playing their part in the "critical" South African land issue.
Affordable housing in SA gets boost
13 Sep 2007
Affordable housing in South Africa got a shot in the arm on Tuesday when Absa, the country's largest retail bank, inked an agreement with the French Development Agency (Agence Française de Développement - AFD) to borrow 40m euros. - I-Net Bridge
Estate built on FS side of Vaal
13 Sep 2007
Two privately owned property developers announced a working partnership which will see the companies jointly constructing the first upmarket, multi-residential river fronted development on the Free State side of the Vaal River.
'Give obsolete land to landless'
13 Sep 2007
The improvement of residency rights and the redistribution of superfluous government land will be an act of empowerment and will bolster the economy more than any proposal currently being considered.
Community and city create wealth
13 Sep 2007
The City of Johannesburg and its private and community partners work together to build houses and hence offer the poor real assets.
Good neighbours require knowledge
13 Sep 2007
Knowledge of each other's rights and obligations is the first step in establishing a good relationship with your neighbours and enjoying your home to the full.
Control tenants' electricity bills
13 Sep 2007
A new solution has been devised for landlords to avert liability when tenants run up high electricity bills.
24 homes for sale in Porterville
13 Sep 2007
A new development in Porterville in the Western Cape is now offering 24 upmarket two-bedroomed homes.
Rental market in CT CBD flourishes
14 Sep 2007
While speculation is rife that the introduction of the National Credit Act (NCA) is contributing to the slump in the property market, the rental market is quietly experiencing rapid growth.
CT suburb not affected by stadium
14 Sep 2007
The fear, so widely publicised a few months ago, that the new 2010 Soccer World Cup international class sports stadium at Mouille Point in Cape Town would lower property values throughout the precinct, has proved completely groundless.
New development for Camps Bay
14 Sep 2007
A new upmarket development called La Genève Villa is planned for Camps Bay, Cape Town.
Avis building in CT sold on auction
14 Sep 2007
The well-known Avis building located on the corner of Beach and Coronation Roads in Maitland, Cape Town, has been sold to an investor for R4,62m through Pam Golding Commercial Auctions.
Black property managers boosted
14 Sep 2007
A property portfolio managed by the black-owned property management firm Hermans & Roman has been boosted by R1bn through a three-way management outsourcing.
Commercial property still strong
14 Sep 2007
The last four years have seen the commercial property market galloping ahead in terms of capital growth, with buyers aplenty and sellers few.
For cooking, baking and laminating
14 Sep 2007
Laminates are perfect for protecting and decorating your kitchen countertops and various other parts of the home. By James Monteiro
Home seller appoints conveyancer
14 Sep 2007
In South Africa it's the seller's prerogative to appoint the conveyancer on the sale of a home.
14 prime sites left at KZN resort
17 Sep 2007
The Zimbali Coastal Resort in KwaZulu-Natal still has 14 prime single residential sites on offer.
Randburg offers good investment
17 Sep 2007
Randburg has much growth potential and already has a booming rental market and buying in the Randburg area is a great investment because the property in the area is available at slightly lower prices in comparison to properties in the surrounding...
Hartbeespoort gets 'green' estate
17 Sep 2007
An exclusive new "green" country residential estate is launching at Hartbeespoort.
Eastern Jhb development sold out
17 Sep 2007
Modderfontein in the east of Johannesburg is exploding and Heartland Properties' Greenstone project, one of the biggest mixed-use developments, is sold out. By Elma Kloppers, Sake24
Kraaifontein hotel sold on auction
17 Sep 2007
The landmark Kraaifontein Hotel, situated in the Cape Town's northern suburbs just 25km from the city centre via the N1, was recently sold for R2,2m to a church group on an auction.
Buy from foreigners: Withhold tax
17 Sep 2007
Anyone buying property from a non-South African resident should be aware that they must withhold tax from the proceeds of that sale as of 1 September this year.
Plan ahead for home ownership
17 Sep 2007
Planning is the key to successful home ownership and the first thing to plan is how to afford your first property.
Three months needed to cancel bond
17 Sep 2007
Sellers of South African residential property should take note that certain banks now have a rule that three months' notice is required to cancel a bond.
Location key to Blackheath appeal
17 Sep 2007
Blackheath's location has been the cause for a lot of youngsters moving into the area and investors realising above-average returns on investments. By James Monteiro
'Realise saving through property'
18 Sep 2007
If the Reserve Bank is trying to encourage South Africans to save rather than spend, it needs to create a stable environment that encourages the purchase of property.
Hardware supplier lists on AltX
18 Sep 2007
A supplier of affordable building materials, such as cement, corrugated iron roof sheeting, doors, windows and timber, will be listing on the Alternative Exchange (AltX) of the JSE by way of private placement on 28 September 2007.
Rental market strong despite NCA
18 Sep 2007
Tighter control over access to credit has not yet affected rental properties in the Western Cape metro region. By Tiisetso Motsoeneng, I-Net Bridge
Banks' R42bn target on track
18 Sep 2007
Banks are getting increasingly involved in initiatives to speed up housing delivery and mortgage lending to low income earners as their end of 2008 deadline to meet their R42bn commitment draws near. By Joan Muller
Should you fix your homeloan rate?
18 Sep 2007
According to Economists less than 5% of the banks' total mortgage lending is capped at a fixed rate. The age old question then arises – to fix or not to fix?
Jomo Sono plans R600m hotel chain
18 Sep 2007
Soccer legend Jomo Sono is expanding his stake in the hospitality industry with the development a R600m chain of hotels. By Bavani Naidoo
UK commercial property yields well
18 Sep 2007
The UK commercial property market continues to yield sound returns for investors around the globe, according to a recent report.
The Bluff gets new business centre
18 Sep 2007
Falkirk Park is a new business/industrial centre which will rise out of the shell of the old Durban Falkirk Iron building on the Bluff in Durban within a few months.
Figures prove Lonehill is popular
18 Sep 2007
Lonehill is one of the more popular areas in Johannesburg's northern suburbs, and transaction figures month-on-month reinforce this status. By James Monteiro
Cheap is popular in Somerset West
18 Sep 2007
Brisk sales are being recorded in the cheaper ranges of the Somerset West property market, long regarded as one of the Western Cape's premier residential addresses.
R300m in fund's initial public offer
19 Sep 2007
The initial public offer (IPO) period for Africa's first property tracker fund, which closed on Friday 7 September, secured a total commitment of about R300m.
RBA shares oversubscribed
19 Sep 2007
Housing group RBA Holdings (RBA), which is due to list on the JSE's AltX on Thursday, says its private placing of 65m shares at a price of one rand per share, was substantially oversubscribed. By Nicole Rego, I-Net Bridge
2 adjoining Karoo cottages for sale
19 Sep 2007
Currently on the market in the sheep-farming area of Colesberg are two adjoining Karoo cottages for R850k.
Hazeldean centre nearly complete
19 Sep 2007
Residents of Hazeldean, the new suburb that is rapidly taking shape to the east of Pretoria, will soon have their very own shopping centre.
R53.16 a share for Aveng buy-back
19 Sep 2007
Building materials company Aveng (AEG) said its shareholders would be offered a price of R53,16 per share in their 65,8m share buy-back offer running from 15 October to 2 November. By I-Net Bridge
Learn from the Jones' when selling
19 Sep 2007
Before you put your home on the market, check out the competition.
West Rand estate still selling well
20 Sep 2007
Situated on 145 hectares along the Roodekrans Ridge and between the Crocodile River and the Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens, Featherbrooke Estate offers over 1,000 residential units. By James Monteiro
Building cost inflation still high
20 Sep 2007
Commercial building cost inflation has slowed down markedly from its peak of 37% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2005, to the 16% recorded for the first quarter of 2007, but it is still high relative to consumer inflation.
Who maintains sectional title unit?
20 Sep 2007
Sectional Title home-owners are often confused as to the responsibilities regarding the maintenance of their unit and unsure when to call upon the body corporate for help.
Apartments in WC town get new face
20 Sep 2007
A property developer has renovated the Art-Deco Esperanza apartment block in Heidelberg in the Western Cape.
RBA opens 20 cents higher
20 Sep 2007
Housing group RBA Holdings (RBA) made its AltX debut on Thursday, opening 20 cents higher than its placement price of 100 cents. By Nicole Rego, I-Net Bridge
First-time buyers could be extinct
20 Sep 2007
More could be done to encourage first-time home ownership, says a property executive.
Louis Trichardt has good returns
20 Sep 2007
Re-sales in certain new residential developments in Louis Trichardt in the Limpopo Province are showing unheard-of returns on investment of up to R100k – prior to the units even being registered.
Umhlanga offers sound investment
20 Sep 2007
Frequently described as KwaZulu-Natal's Clifton, the sought after Umhlanga area just north of Durban is recognised as a lucrative location for property investors.
Dubai brimming with opportunities
21 Sep 2007
Dubai is growing ever more popular as a lifestyle and investment destination.
B&B properties in demand for 2010
21 Sep 2007
The demand for B&Bs, guesthouses and properties suited to conversion is increasing as the countdown to the 2010 Soccer World Cup continues.
No boom, but not all doom and gloom
21 Sep 2007
Tito Mboweni has hiked interest rates yet again and the National Credit Act (NCA) makes it harder to obtain bond finance, but expectations are that the market will recover next year.
Retail investor should go long-term
21 Sep 2007
Retail investors should realise that if they want to be truly successful, they need to take a long-term view.
How to understand foreign ownership
21 Sep 2007
International irrationality aside, there's no doubt that talk of banning or regulating foreign land ownership in SA is gorgeously convenient politics for leaders of the ruling party who are preparing to face their grassroots support base at the...
How to select a good rental agent
21 Sep 2007
Even though all agents provide similar services, there are a few checkpoints you can use to ensure that you are engaging in a business relationship with a good and responsible agent. By Karen Wheller
Good value in Henley-on-Klip
21 Sep 2007
There's exceptional value for money to be had on the property market south of Alberton, with the added bonus of an active municipality that is determined to preserve the pastoral ambience of the area.
London launch boosts development
25 Sep 2007
A launch in London gave a local property development company's coastline project a good start.
Nedbank's Cape loan book on 11bn
25 Sep 2007
Nedbank Corporate Property Finance (Cape) has raised its loan book total to R11bn.
PropTrax lists on JSE's main board
25 Sep 2007
Africa's first property tracker fund successfully listed on the main board of the JSE Limited with an opening price of R35,45 at the opening of trade this morning.
Think young when buying to let
25 Sep 2007
Homeowners preparing their properties for sale as well as buy-to-let investors need to think about the features that will most impress the new generation of buyers and tenants – and the lifestyles of young adults can provide valuable clues.
Property auction sales to grow fast
25 Sep 2007
The sales value of residential property auctions is set to grow faster than the value of any other type of auction if South Africa follows the international trend.
Global hotel interest in SA grows
25 Sep 2007
Major hotel operators around the globe are showing increasing interest in South Africa.
CT building's office sales now open
25 Sep 2007
Sales have begun for 1,800sq m of prime space in the Convention Tower building currently being completed in Cape Town's Foreshore.
Biz building cost inflation on 29%
25 Sep 2007
South Africa's commercial building cost inflation rose to 29% in the second quarter of 2007 from 16% during the first quarter of the year, the FNB Commercial Property Finance Property Building Cost Index showed on Tuesday.
East Rand suburb's market picks up
25 Sep 2007
Denneoord is one of the smaller suburbs in Brakpan, and the few free hold sales in the area reflects its size and market activity. By James Monteiro
Estate shows southern Jhb success
26 Sep 2007
The southern suburbs of Johannesburg have generally not been able to keep pace with their leafier, northern counterparts in terms of top-end house prices, but that no longer seems to be the case if recent sales achieved at a new golf estate south...
How to choose a managing agent
26 Sep 2007
Several factors should be taken into account when choosing a managing agent for a sectional title complex. By Les Raynard
Housing project for Khayelitsha CBD
26 Sep 2007
The Khayelitsha CBD is set to receive a boost following the sale of 25 hectares of land by the City of Cape Town to Khayelitsha Business District (KBD) Housing for the development of 1,200 housing units. By Brenda Nkuna
Development planned near Strand CBD
26 Sep 2007
The construction of a new sectional title development close to the Strand CBD is set to start in February 2008 with occupation scheduled for August 2008.
Buy-to-let: Try to hang in there
26 Sep 2007
With interest rates now 3% higher than they were two years ago and likely to rise by another 0,5% in October, some residential buy-to-rent investors are now seriously considering selling some or all their units.
Mind your language when selling
26 Sep 2007
Many jokes do the rounds about what the jargon in real estate advertising really means, but a Canadian study has now shown that the choice of words in an ad really does influence selling price as well as the time it takes to sell a property.
High free hold growth in ER suburb
26 Sep 2007
Located near OR Tambo International Airport is the suburb of Bartlett, an area with a relatively active property market, but with a marked increase in the price of free hold houses during the last twelve months. By Bavani Naidoo
Middelburg the centre of attention
26 Sep 2007
An acute shortage of accommodation in the Mpumalanga mining towns of Steelpoort and Roosenekal is fueling property market activity in nearby Middelburg.
Rental tribunals may get some teeth
27 Sep 2007
Rental housing tribunals may get more legal authority if the Rental Housing Amendment Bill of 2006 is passed.
WC retirement village gets go-ahead
27 Sep 2007
Site development plans for the Schonenberg Retirement Village in Somerset West, situated on the greater Schonenberg Estate, have been approved by all Council departments.
Biz property available in George
27 Sep 2007
A fully-tenanted property in George, comprising one house and 14 flats and zoned for business usage, has come on to the market.
Hotel group shows robust growth
27 Sep 2007
South African hotel group The Don Group (DON), owner of the Don Beach Road Hotel in Cape Town, returned to the black in the year ended June. - I-Net Bridge
Hammanskraal gets new shop centre
27 Sep 2007
A new shopping complex on the old Warmbaths road in Hammanskraal, Tshwane, will be developed for R107m.
There's more than the bond to pay
27 Sep 2007
If you're thinking about buying your first home now that price growth has slowed down, take care to budget properly. The total cost of owning a home may well be more than you've imagined.
Fractional ownership takes root
27 Sep 2007
After taking the USA by storm for the last 10 years, fractional ownership is now bedding down in South Africa.
Inform your creditors when you move
27 Sep 2007
If you are selling your home, it is vitally important to inform all your creditors of your change of address.
Jhb varsity suburbs performing well
27 Sep 2007
Property in suburbs around Johannesburg's two universities retains its gloss.
CT northern suburbs' demand strong
27 Sep 2007
In the current climate of rising interest rates and stricter controls on credit, there is more demand than ever for affordably-priced housing – and Cape Town's Northern Suburbs continue to deliver, resulting in ongoing demand across all price...
Township house prices surge
28 Sep 2007
Township property prices continued to surge in the early stages of this year, despite a higher interest rate environment, a new survey showed on Thursday. – I-Net Bridge
Do research before buying franchise
28 Sep 2007
Estate agency principals who want to join a franchise group should first carefully examine what they plan to buy.
Demand in La Lucia increasing
28 Sep 2007
The property market as a whole may have taken a knock recently as a result of consecutive interest rate hikes and a tightening of credit controls, but demand for property in premium locations continues to fuel market growth.
Is construction listing party over?
28 Sep 2007
Share price performance of newly listed construction and infrastructure-related companies, many on AltX, are mixed. By Shaun Harris, Finweek
Peermont to expand in Richards Bay
28 Sep 2007
South African gaming, hotel and entertainment group Peermont plans to develop a new casino, hotel and conference facility in Richards Bay and a new hotel and conference facility in Klerksdorp. By I-Net Bridge
Prices, demand rising in Daveyton
28 Sep 2007
Daveyton is characterised by a high number of transactions taking place in the area, during the current period and last period alike. By James Monteiro
Let home loan carry short-term debt
28 Sep 2007
Bond finance expert Ian Wason explores the issue of debt consolidation in this week's guest column.
Ugly floor, low (or no) budget
30 Sep 2007
Some carpets and tiles are just too hideous to live with. Solve the problem of ugly floors with a little creativity.
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