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Articles published in September 2008

Property firm's distribution up

01 Sep 2008

Property specialist Pangbourne (PAP) on Friday reported that its distribution for the year to June 30 amounted to 120,93 cents per unit, an increase of 6,08% over the 114 cents per unit distribution for the year ended June 30 2007. I-Net Bridge

Conference: future of fractions

01 Sep 2008

The two major aspects set to shape and boost the fractional ownership market in South Africa over the next few years are fractional ownership finance, and the emergence of top-class global exchange platforms.

Oz's developers welcome slowdown

01 Sep 2008

Established property developers and real estate marketers in Western Australia have welcomed the slowdown in residential sales.

Skills shortage our biggest risk

01 Sep 2008

<a href=" http://www.property24.com/Property24/Hub/GuestExperts_Default_Full.aspx?articleid=7542" style="color:blue;font-weight:bold;font-size:11px;">Paddy Hartdegen</a> thinks SA's shortage of skills is a far bigger risk to the economy than a...

Following a greener path

01 Sep 2008

With the launch of the Green Building Council of South Africa and regulations regarding the energy efficiency of buildings greater than 80sq m(SANS 204), the topic of green building is the latest buzz in today's built envoronment. Antonella Dèsi...

Sew it, slip it and sleep it

01 Sep 2008

Home décor and DIY expert <a href="http://www.property24.com/Property24/Hub/ShowSectionArticles_Full.aspx?articleid=3556" style="color:black;">Janice Anderssen</a> shows how to sew a stylish headboard slipcover to cover a drab bedhead.

Feature that fab fountain

01 Sep 2008

Home décor and DIY expert <a href="http://www.property24.com/Property24/Hub/ShowSectionArticles_Full.aspx?articleid=3556" style="color:blue;font-weight:bold;font-size:11px;">Janice Anderssen</a> explores this do-it-yourself tub fountain that...

Inspirational Water Features

01 Sep 2008

No matter how small your garden, <a href="http://www.property24.com/Property24/Hub/ShowSectionArticles_Full.aspx?articleid=3556" style="color:blue;font-weight:bold;font-size:11px;">Janice Anderssen</a> says there is always room for a water...

Contemplate before you renovate

01 Sep 2008

In order to sell a home these days, owners need the property to outshine the competition and also need to be very patient as well as highly negotiable on price. Renovation is therefore a good option but there are caveats...

Moving? Check out local schools

01 Sep 2008

Among the many things families who relocate have to bear in mind is the quality of schools in their chosen area.

Veteran launches fraction firm

01 Sep 2008

A new firm specializing in design, structuring, marketing and operational management of fractional interest products has been formed.

SB's median house price down 1,8%

02 Sep 2008

Standard Bank's median house price fell to R550k in August, a contraction of 1,8% year-on-year (y/y) following a 2,6% y/y decline in July, the banking group said on Monday.

Levy stabilisation fund unraveled

02 Sep 2008

An issue that has recently been causing concern and confusion amongst buyers and sellers in the property market is that of levy stabilisation funds. An expert unpacks this concept.

Sect. title trumps all in Midrand

02 Sep 2008

The sectional title market is currently the best performer in Gauteng's Midrand.

Forced property sales surge

02 Sep 2008

While most residential property players have fallen on hard times, auctioneers are doing a roaring trade, with one major player reporting a ten-fold increase in distressed property sales. By Joan Muller

City Bowl divided into 3 segments

02 Sep 2008

Three distinct markets had emerged in the Atlantic Seaboard and City Bowl.

R45m invested in CT's China Town

02 Sep 2008

A R45m retail centre adjoining the Ottery Hypermarket in Cape Town has been developed for a consortium made up of Chinese and local businessmen.

CT property show held from 5-7 Sept

02 Sep 2008

Role players from the property industry will come together from 5 to 7 September for a property show held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC).

Home loans still within reach

02 Sep 2008

It may be more difficult to obtain a home loan now but it is still possible. There is still money available for those with substantial deposits, good credit records and reliable incomes.

Cash is king in CT northern suburbs

03 Sep 2008

Up to 50% of buyers are now paying cash when purchasing properties in Cape Town's northern suburbs.

Save by managing occupancy costs

03 Sep 2008

Rental, property finance, facilities management and utilities expenditure are areas which often include significant prospects for financial savings.

BFN's Estoire bucks past trends

03 Sep 2008

Estoire small holding area situated on the north east of Bloemfontein, has never been considered prime investment area. Things are now set to change.

Benoni mall to get new extension

03 Sep 2008

A new R20m extension will be added to Lakeside Mall in Benoni on the East Rand.

Build firm's book nearly doubles

03 Sep 2008

South African-based construction group Wilsom Bayly Holmes-Ovcon (WBO, WBHO) will be executing work worth R18,3bn for the year to June 2009 – up from R10,6bn the same time a year ago. By By Tiisetso Motsoeneng, I-Net Bridge

Replacing a broken floor tile

03 Sep 2008

Dealing with damp

03 Sep 2008

The appearance of damp is dreaded by every homeowner. Not only because of the underlying problem but also the effort involved in getting rid of it. By Antonella Dési

Jazz up your patio for spring

03 Sep 2008

Home décor and DIY expert <a href="http://www.property24.com/Property24/Hub/ShowSectionArticles_Full.aspx?articleid=3556" style="color:black;">Janice Anderssen</a> says with spring almost in full swing, it is high time you transform that...

Buyer evicted on 'Voetstoots' law

03 Sep 2008

In a classic example of why buyers should invest in a professional home inspection before making an offer to purchase, the Supreme Court yesterday ordered the eviction of a homeowner as a result of a ruling based on the 'voetstoots' clause. By...

Buyers club together to buy homes

03 Sep 2008

Due to inflation and the high costs of property an increasing number of buyers are pooling resources with friends, family or likeminded investors in order get a foothold in the market. By Brenda Nkuna

Muizenberg's most wanted

03 Sep 2008

Muizenberg is undergoing a major transformation with the re-vamp of its historic Victorian seaside buildings – and now the opportunity to be a part of this has arrived.

SA property sales down by 38%

04 Sep 2008

There has been a 38% year-on-year (y/y) decrease in the amount of national property sales transactions (across all property price brackets) completed between January and July 2008, compared to the same period 2007, statistics by RE/MAX of...

Rental stock in Secunda bolstered

04 Sep 2008

Plans by Sasol to build 900 staff housing units near its Secunda plant will help alleviate the major shortage of rental stock in the area.

Karoo town lures cash buyers

04 Sep 2008

Residential property in the Klein Karoo town of Montagu is still selling strongly, especially to cash buyers.

CT region's land use a problem

04 Sep 2008

An increasing number of land use contraventions in the greater Blaauwberg region over recent months have "serious implications" for city planning, and affect safety and security, good governance and regulatory reform.

Land reform target only met in 2025

04 Sep 2008

The 30% target set by government and reinforced at the Polokwane conference of the ANC last December, for handing over agricultural land to black farmers by 2014, is not going to be met until 2025, according to the new director general of land...

FNB: Aug house price inflation down

04 Sep 2008

The newly developed FNB House Price Index recorded 2,3% year-on-year (y/y) price inflation in August, compared with 3,5% in July, thereby continuing its declining inflation trend, FNB said on Thursday. I-Net Bridge

Middle segment price growth slows

04 Sep 2008

South African nominal year-on-year (y/y) price growth in all three categories of housing - small, medium, and large houses - in the middle segment of the market slowed down further in August 2008, according to the latest Absa House Price Indices...

Two Cape farms on auction 5/9

04 Sep 2008

Two adjacent Cape wine farms will be auctioned on Friday 5 September 2008 at 11:00.

Sect. title: Get insurance right

04 Sep 2008

Purchasing property within a complex or block of flats promises a host of advantages – security, close neighbours and a body corporate – but it remains the owner's responsibility to differentiate between personal and communal insurance.

Mpuma hostels become rental flats

05 Sep 2008

Mpumalanga's Department of Housing plans to convert the 440 hostels in the province into comfortable flats that will be rented to the public. By Thandy Ndlovu, BuaNews

Randburg CBD rental market booms

05 Sep 2008

The Randburg CBD rental market is performing strongly thanks to rising inflation and the credit crunch.

CT office project completed in '09

05 Sep 2008

Two of the four buildings remaining to be completed at a Cape Town office development will be ready for occupation at the middle of next year. The final two can be ready by August 2009.

Jhb shopping centre revamped

05 Sep 2008

The Balfour Park shopping centre is being renovated at a cost of R120m.

Drive-by cars boost CT centre

05 Sep 2008

The large numbers of drive-by vehicle drivers has greatly contributed to the success of a Cape Town retail centre.

Landlord and agent must agree

05 Sep 2008

To circumvent possible conflict between the landlord and agent, a clear and written agreement stipulating the role the agent is expected to fulfil, should be drawn up and signed by both parties, he says.

Overberg village offers good growth

07 Sep 2008

Properties in Tesselaarsdal, a tiny village in the Hemel en Aarde valley of the Overberg, still offer growth potential reminiscent of the recent boom times – in some cases doubling in value within a year.

R10bn mega-precinct for Midrand

07 Sep 2008

A huge new 2,200 ha mixed-use development the size of Bryanston will 'link' four of Jhb's northern suburbs. By Joan Muller

Rosebank hotel's revamp almost done

07 Sep 2008

The Rosebank Hotel, a landmark in the area since it was built in its present form more than 34 years ago, has a new lease on life following a major refurbishment.

Residential confidence not back yet

08 Sep 2008

While there has been a clearly detectable upswing in business confidence in all the areas, consumer confidence in the residential property sector has not yet recovered.

Get green info at GBCSA convention

08 Sep 2008

Twelve of the world's leading specialists in green building will be presenting a range of information on the subject at the inaugural Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA) Convention & Exhibition 2008.

Global property stakes: SA slips

08 Sep 2008

South Africa no longer counts among the world's top 10 performing housing markets, a new report by UK-based property group Knight Frank shows. By Joan Muller, Fin24.com

CT suburb still popular

08 Sep 2008

Lower Constantia is one area in the Cape Peninsula into which upwardly mobile homebuyers are still moving at a steady pace.

Not many at PE showhouses, but…

08 Sep 2008

A year ago, the average attendance for a Sunday show house in Port Elizabeth was around fifteen people. Today, whatever the price range, five is considered acceptable.

Gauteng shop centre scoops award

08 Sep 2008

A Gauteng shopping centre has received SAPOA's Award for Innovative Property Development in the retail development category.

Regional cement sales fall 7,2%

08 Sep 2008

Cement sales in Southern Africa fell 7,2% year-on-year (y/y) in August to 1,297m tons from a 0,7% y/y dip in July, data from the Cement and Concrete Institute showed on Friday.

Blind sided

08 Sep 2008

Shutter up

08 Sep 2008

The original motivation for louvre shutters was to protect a home's interior from the elements before the mainstream use of glass windows was implemented. By Antonella Dési

Jazz up your patio for spring

08 Sep 2008

Home décor and DIY expert <a href="http://www.property24.com/Property24/Hub/ShowSectionArticles_Full.aspx?articleid=3556" style="color:black;">Janice Anderssen</a> says with spring almost in full swing, it is high time you transform that...

Home security constantly on guard

08 Sep 2008

Most people will admit to having heard of the term "home automation", but very few can actually attest to knowing what it actually means. Antonella Dési takes a look at how home automation has revolutionised home living.

More low-cost homes for Soshanguve

09 Sep 2008

A loan facility has been approved to install services and infrastructure for the top structure construction of 775 homes in Soshanguve.

Clifton bungalows in demand

09 Sep 2008

Despite winter being a traditionally slower season for the property market, there has been unusually high interest in bungalows on the Clifton beachfront over the past few months.

Plett market likely to get boost

09 Sep 2008

With strong local support regarding the proposed upgrade of the Plettenberg Bay airport in order to accommodate larger planes, there is optimism that this will materialise and have an extremely positive impact on the area's residential property...

How 2010 will boost market

09 Sep 2008

The lights have dimmed in Beijing's Bird's Nest stadium and now the spotlight is swinging south to focus on South Africa as it prepares for the world's next huge sporting extravaganza – the Soccer World Cup in 2010.

House prices continue to slide

09 Sep 2008

House prices slipped a further 0,8% month-on-month in August, and are now 5,5% lower than in August 2007, according to mortgage provider ooba's latest 'oobarometer' price index. I-Net Bridge

High-rise living 'for the future'

09 Sep 2008

High rise living in South Africa has a long way to go to attain the same popularity as it enjoys in places like London and New York.

Europe's largest practise opens in CT

09 Sep 2008

Europe's largest architectural practice opens Broad Based Black Economic Empowered (BBBEE) compliant company in SA.

Fixing things that aren't broken

09 Sep 2008

<a href=" http://www.property24.com/Property24/Hub/GuestExperts_Default_Full.aspx?articleid=7542" style="color:blue;font-weight:bold;font-size:11px;">Paddy Hartdegen</a> asks why the government keeps trying to fix things that aren't broken – and...

Affordably dressing up blinds

09 Sep 2008

Pattern and practicality finally meet, home décor and DIY expert <a href="http://www.property24.com/Property24/Hub/ShowSectionArticles_Full.aspx?articleid=3556" style="color:blue;font-weight:bold;font-size:11px;">Janice Anderssen</a> explores...

What to do about contingencies

09 Sep 2008

The current uncertainty in the real estate market means that it's very common for homebuyers to make their offers to purchase contingent on the sale of their existing homes.

P'maritzburg stacked with old gems

10 Sep 2008

Widely regarded as one of the best preserved Victorian cities in the world, Pietermaritzburg is a popular hunting ground for people wanting properties that date back more than a century.

Bureaucracy stymies rural projects

10 Sep 2008

Government has earmarked rural development as one of four priorities that should be pursued in an effort to alleviate poverty. By Hennie Duvenhage, SakeRapport

Stellenbosch project launched

10 Sep 2008

A development with 49 apartments has launched in Stellenbosch. By Ingrid Olivier

Low vacancies boost office rentals

10 Sep 2008

The latest SAPOA Office Vacancy Survey offers an explanation for the continued increase of commercial office rentals not only throughout Cape Town, but in fact throughout the whole country.

Copy, paste ideas from brain to PC

10 Sep 2008

Interior decorators are often faced with the laborious job of taking notes, drawing sketches and diagrams on-site and eventually having to transfer it all to computer, save it and distribute it in digital format.

Extend consent and then unit

10 Sep 2008

Unlike conventional property, an owner of a sectional title property also has to get the consent of 75% of the members of body corporate before he can build that extra bedroom, thus extending his section. By Judith van der Walt

Revamps create new property pool

11 Sep 2008

The countrywide boom in property refurbishments is gathering momentum, creating a new pool of highly marketable housing stock.

Beach houses on sale in Umhlanga

11 Sep 2008

A number of beachfront properties in the KZN playground of Umhlanga have recently come on to the market at good prices.

Belize draws SA property investors

11 Sep 2008

In the face of potential political and economical instability as well as a struggling local property market, an increasing number of affluent SA property buyers are moving to off-shore property investment.

Soweto hospital contract cancelled

11 Sep 2008

A City Press investigation has triggered the cancellation of a multi-million-rand tender awarded to black-owned construction company Ilima Projects to build a hospital in Soweto. By Dumisane Lubisi and Jackie Mapiloko, City Press

Potch student housing cheaper

11 Sep 2008

Buyers who want to invest in student accommodation in Potchefstroom now have a window of opportunity.

Sedgefield sales grow 29,76%

11 Sep 2008

Sedgefield, snuggled midway between Knysna and George, has recorded a 29,76% year-on-year (y/y) growth in registered sales ending June 30, according to Garth Wearing, broker/manager of RE/MAX Coastal and Lakes.

Maponya Mall steels top award

11 Sep 2008

The "wow factor" of the Maponya Mall in Soweto has earned it a top award. Sake24

Building with the web

11 Sep 2008

In today's market, you can source virtually any product off the Internet – from groceries, to theatre tickets to holidays, and now, you can even purchase architect's plans over the web. Antonella Dési takes a look at the services offered by a...

Reshuffle, redecorate, reinvent

11 Sep 2008

Designer Charles Birdsong offers some cool and easy portable decorating ideas.

Sunnyside market fairly buoyant

12 Sep 2008

The property market in Pretoria's Sunnyside flatland is "relatively buoyant" considering the current economic downturn.

Rental demand drives buy-to-let

12 Sep 2008

Residential sales activity among end-user buyers might be flagging countrywide, but interest among buy-to-let investors in touch with demand for rental stock is "visibly rising".

Household recovery aids property

12 Sep 2008

An anticipated improvement in the household sector's financial situation is expected to reverse the fortunes of the South Africa's ailing residential mortgage market, says FNB property economist John Loos.

Gauteng to get R700m office park

12 Sep 2008

A new R700m premier-grade office park is being developed at the Corlett Drive exit of the M1 Highway, diagonally opposite the landmark Melrose Arch mixed-use precinct.

How to qualify for a bond

12 Sep 2008

Before the introduction of National Credit Act (NCA), a buyer's affordability was based on 30% of his gross income without taking liabilities into account.

Exterior changes add most value

12 Sep 2008

Homeowners who are considering additions or alterations to make their home more attractive to potential buyers should focus on exterior projects at the moment.

Rental survey used in CPI measure

14 Sep 2008

Head of CPI at Statistics South Africa, Patrick Kelly, told I-Net Bridge on Friday that their rental survey started in 2005 will be used in the new Owners' Equivalent Rent (OER) measure in the new CPI index to be released in February next year,...

Cape project gets green light

14 Sep 2008

Approval by the relevant authorities has now been granted to a Cape development for the first phase of the project.

Grasp NCA with new book

14 Sep 2008

A new book, The Credit Guide - Manage your money with the National Credit Act, empowers consumers to get optimal value from credit.

Property and economy not strong yet

15 Sep 2008

The fact that the economy took a marked upward swing in the second quarter of this year (growing quarter on quarter by 4,9% after the first quarter's growth of only 2,1%) should not be taken as an indication that we are now into a strong economic...

Dinokeng near Pta poised to boom

15 Sep 2008

The Dinokeng area to the north-east of Pretoria is set to boom, thanks to a Blue IQ initiative which aims to establish the area as a premier tourist destination.

SA buyers snap up London units

15 Sep 2008

South African investors snapped up 30 units yesterday at the Johannesburg launch of The City Peninsula, London's exclusive new development in the up and coming Greenwich Peninsula area. By Tracey Sandilands

Coastal Karoo cottage for sale

15 Sep 2008

The only Karoo-style building in Mossel Bay is on the market at R3,495m.

Port Alfred retire village launches

15 Sep 2008

A new lifestyle retirement village with 119 units has been launched in the scenic coastal town of Port Alfred.

PUTs a good bet when rates peak

15 Sep 2008

The jury may be out as to when interest rates will peak, but experts agree that when they do, it will be the best time to buy property unit trusts (PUTs).

Scratching the surface

15 Sep 2008

In today's market, there are many options available – Antonella Dési explores the pros and cons of some of the more popular countertop materials.

Reshuffle, redecorate, reinvent

15 Sep 2008

Designer Charles Birdsong offers some cool and easy portable decorating ideas.

Be careful when building

15 Sep 2008

Relentless interest rate hikes and stratospheric building costs have put the idea of building a dream home out of the reach of most people.

Consider various debt options

16 Sep 2008

An expert looks at the various debt options struggling homeowners have at their disposal.

Georgian-style CT house for sale

16 Sep 2008

A Georgian-style single storey house in Cape Town's Upper Constantia has come on to the market at R8,5m.

House price indices: Which to use?

16 Sep 2008

Every house has a price. But what that price is, and how it's calculated, can be debated. By Elma Kloppers, Sake24

Joburg's poor to get more houses

16 Sep 2008

About 100,000 houses will be built within three years for Johannesburg's poor, the city's mayor said on Thursday. Sapa

Unique CT house for sale

16 Sep 2008

A property with unique architectural features is now on offer in Cape Town's Bantry Bay.

Muizenberg building on auction 18/9

16 Sep 2008

A prime Muizenberg building will be auctioned on Thursday 18 September.

Businesses not drying up in Karoo

16 Sep 2008

Over the past 18 months, the rural economy and particularly that of the Eastern Cape, Karoo and Kalahari, has seen significant investment into businesses.

Time to demand better service

16 Sep 2008

<a href=" http://www.property24.com/Property24/Hub/GuestExperts_Default_Full.aspx?articleid=7542" style="color:blue;font-weight:bold;font-size:11px;">Paddy Hartdegen</a> says it's time South Africans demand better service – or we shouldn't pay.

Keep pool clean and crystal clear

16 Sep 2008

Keeping your pool clear and clean throughout the year can become an arduous task if you don't know what you are doing. Antonella Dési gets some advice from expert, Brian Scheckle, owner of pool maintenance company, Pool Busters.

Colliers International expands in KZN

16 Sep 2008

Colliers Residential, a division of Colliers International, has secured its 64th residential real estate operation in South Africa. Colliers International Berea, in Durban, has operated for five years in the region and has now joined Colliers...

Honours for Chas Everitt in Boksburg

16 Sep 2008

The Chas Everitt International franchise has been named by East Rand mortgage originator RNS as its top Boksburg achiever of 2008.

Problem property nets owner a Disney trip

16 Sep 2008

An investment property that had languished on the market for more than a year earned Johannesburg businessman Jason Rowe more than he bargained for when he listed the home with Chas Everitt International.

Parys' lower ranges popular

17 Sep 2008

Property sales in the Free State town of Parys near the Vaal River have dropped by some 20%, and prices are set to drop further.

6 ha Midrand site on market

17 Sep 2008

A six-hectare piece of vacant commercial land in Midrand in Gauteng has become available for purchase.

Green CT building gets go-ahead

17 Sep 2008

It appears amidst the hype surrounding the City of Cape Town giving the green light for to what was purported to become the city's "tallest building" at 137 metres high, it was forgotten that the current Metlife building measures in at 150...

Zambian property market takes off

17 Sep 2008

The Zambian property market is flourishing thanks to a booming economy, a thriving mining sector and new mortgage lending services.

Civil construction confidence dips

17 Sep 2008

The index that measures confidence in the South African civil construction sector fell modestly for the third straight quarter, reflecting a downswing in the private residential building cycle market, but the overall mood remained upbeat. By...

Are the cracks showing?

17 Sep 2008

As long as it is a single pane of glass, fixing a broken window is a relatively easy task – Antonella Dési explains how.

Property buyer gets ripped off

17 Sep 2008

With the lack of regulation in the property industry, many naïve buyers are being ripped off by a variety of people, from agents through to sellers and developers. This Property24 user wrote in to tell us how she was done in by a 'friend', and...

Landlords should think long-term

17 Sep 2008

Rental accommodation is currently in strong demand and landlords are in a strong position – but they should not throw away their advantage.

Paarl demand sustained

18 Sep 2008

Demand in Paarl has been sustained and prices have remained steady, despite the negative market conditions.

Attend sect. title meetings or...

18 Sep 2008

The reality is that in schemes where there are no particular financial problems, attendance at general meetings tends to be poor. By Jennifer Paddocks

Work under way at EC eco estate

18 Sep 2008

Work is well under way at a 230ha eco estate near Kenton on Sea in the Eastern Cape.

Firm has strong commercial leasing

18 Sep 2008

Growthpoint Properties Limited, South Africa's largest JSE listed property company, has reported an exceptionally strong year for commercial property leasing.

Dbn CBD retail arcade revamped

18 Sep 2008

The redevelopment of one of Durban's landmark inner city retail arcades is well underway.

July build plans passed down 13,3%

18 Sep 2008

The value of South African recorded building plans passed at constant 2000 prices in July decreased by 13,3% year-on-year (y/y) from a revised decrease of 25,3% (24.5%) in June, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) data on Wednesday showed. By Evan...

Frost your windows

18 Sep 2008

Here is a unique glass treatment that is applied directly to the glass. Home décor and DIY expert <a href="http://www.property24.com/Property24/Hub/ShowSectionArticles_Full.aspx?articleid=3556"...

Peeping through glass bricks

18 Sep 2008

Blow new life into old linens

18 Sep 2008

Home décor and DIY expert <a href="http://www.property24.com/Property24/Hub/ShowSectionArticles_Full.aspx?articleid=3556" style="color:black;">Janice Anderssen</a> shows how to liven up dull linens with an exciting touch of trim.

Expropriation bill may come back

19 Sep 2008

According to the director general of the public works department, Manye Moroka, there is a possibility that the controversial Expropriation Bill could be revived next year. By Michael Hamlyn, I-Net Bridge

Granny flat website launched

19 Sep 2008

A new rental website was recently launched and seeks to connect that nice young man with his ideal granny flat.

Banks still funding lower end

19 Sep 2008

Banks may well have clamped down on mortgage lending to middle and upper income buyers but they are still keen to fund the affordable housing sector. By Joan Muller

Students stimulate Stellenbosch

19 Sep 2008

With more than 23,000 students in need of accommodation every year, the residential property market in Stellenbosch is still robust.

KZN mall extended, renovated

19 Sep 2008

Renovations and extensions to a shopping centre in Richards Bay have recently been completed.

Steel frame building not cheaper

19 Sep 2008

Steel frame building is not cheaper than conventional methods but can save you lots of money with other costs.

Foreign buyers still drawn to SA

19 Sep 2008

The recent decline in the USA, UK and many European growth rates (and in the value of their share markets) may have given the impression in SA that all foreigners are now pulling in their horns.

Property initiative launched

19 Sep 2008

A 'Lease with Option to Purchase' transaction or lease-option for short, is a method for facilitating the purchase of a home by a larger percentage of people, but whom, for one reason or another, aren't quite ready to make the purchase yet.

Sound the alarm

19 Sep 2008

With today's crime statistics being what they are, it is essential that homeowners take as many precautions to make their homes as secure as possible, and one of the most popular ways of securing your home, is to install a home alarm. By...

Mixed-use project launches on ER

22 Sep 2008

A new high-density mixed-use development aimed at the first-time homebuyer has been launched in Germiston on the East Rand.

Kuils River nets CT buyers

22 Sep 2008

Low house prices in Kuils River have led to an influx of new residents from all over the Greater Cape Town area.

CT hotel to open in 2010

22 Sep 2008

A new hotel featuring 144 rooms is currently being built in Blaauwberg, Cape Town, and is scheduled to open in Q4 2010.

CT food development to launch

22 Sep 2008

A new world-class hospitality development is set to launch in Cape Town later this year.

Casino moving to Richards Bay

22 Sep 2008

Strong upward economic growth in Richards Bay is behind the decision to relocate and enlarge the Tusk Umfolozi Casino, currently situated in Empangeni.

Sellers should be serious

22 Sep 2008

Offers to purchase submitted from buyers supported with guarantees of 100% bonds and backed up with their own costs should be taken very seriously by sellers.

GAP housing project launches in CT

23 Sep 2008

A GAP housing project has recently been launched in Kuils River, Cape Town.

Changes to landlords tax allowance

23 Sep 2008

The new Revenue Laws Amendment Bill, issued 1 August 2008, includes a proposal to revamp the allowance which applies to residential housing units let out by the taxpayer. Tax expert David Warneke examines the proposal.

Pta: R4.9m for Moroccan guest house

23 Sep 2008

A stunning Moroccan style guest house located in Pretoria East's "TheWilds" double security estate is available for sale or to rent.

SA's sub-prime danger is real

23 Sep 2008

As controversial as ever, <a href=" http://www.property24.com/Property24/Hub/GuestExperts_Default_Full.aspx?articleid=7542" style="color:blue;font-weight:bold;font-size:11px;">Paddy Hartdegen</a> believes the banks should be helping people out of...

To build or buy

23 Sep 2008

Antonella Dési explores the various pros and cons of buying an existing home versus building a new one from scratch.

Developers offer cheap deals

25 Sep 2008

Bargain buying opportunities are starting to appear on the market, particularly in new sectional title projects, as it becomes increasingly expensive for developers to keep unsold stock on their balance sheets. By Joan Muller

New CT retirement village opens

25 Sep 2008

In response to the retirement accommodation shortage in the Western Cape, Schonenberg Retirement Village - situated within the upmarket Schonenberg Estate in Somerset West - has opened its doors and the first homeowners have taken occupation.

Prime Bo-Kaap building sold

25 Sep 2008

A prime located modern, four-storey commercial building in Cape Town's well-known and historic Bo-Kaap has been sold by for close to the undisclosed asking price.

CT residential project going ahead

25 Sep 2008

Work is now going ahead with the comprehensive services contract of a residential development in Cape Town's Constantia.

Barberton reeling in new buyers

25 Sep 2008

Major roadworks and a booming mining industry are stimulating the property market in Mpumalanga's Barberton.

Beach property in WC town for sale

25 Sep 2008

A beachfront property in Arniston in the Western Cape has now come on to the market for R10,9m.

Keep a stake in property market

25 Sep 2008

Many homeowners are under tremendous financial pressure to sell currently but the advice from the experts is to hold on to your existing property or at the very least stay in the property market.

Know your rights with views

25 Sep 2008

As a result of recent court rulings, the perception has grown in the SA property market that a property owner is entitled to enforce his "rights to a view" as part of his general property ownership privileges - but this is not so.

Make sacrifices and buy now

25 Sep 2008

Potential buyers, particularly those who are young and, as yet, undecided about property ownership, should make the necessary sacrifices and get on to the property owning ladder now.

The dangers of selling a property

25 Sep 2008

Selling a property can be a stressful process at the best of times, and in the current economic environment it is even more so. An expert highlights some of the risk areas that sellers need to watch out for when putting a house on the market.

SA's mortgage stress still rising

26 Sep 2008

With global financial markets in turmoil due to massive losses from the US and UK mortgage defaults, the South African distressed debt environment is certainly not out of the woods yet.

Benoni plots draw developers

26 Sep 2008

Agricultural smallholdings on Benoni's periphery are attracting strong interest from developers who have identified their potential for residential development.

WC's Whale Coast not unaffordable

26 Sep 2008

The coastal road from Gordon's Bay to Hermanus is one of the country's most scenic routes, and it's no surprise that the small towns scattered along the way are hugely popular as holiday getaways.

Property values to rise by end '09

26 Sep 2008

A slow but steady upturn in the residential market can be expected towards the end of 2009, with the market strong again by 2010.

CT business park resales on market

26 Sep 2008

A business park in Cape Town Muizenberg is now completely sold out and resales are now coming on to the market.

CT project boosts artistic flavour

26 Sep 2008

Having a good old South African jol with a strong artistic tinge is now a lot easier with the opening of The Grand Daddy in Long Street, a four-star hotel mixing theatre, food and accomodation. By Patrick Burnett, West Cape News

Know more about laminate floors

26 Sep 2008

Laminate flooring has become a widespread favourite due to its many advantages and relatively few weaknesses. Antonella Dési finds out more about this firm favourite.

Tile your patio the right way

26 Sep 2008

Outdoor entertaining is a staple South African pastime, and for this reason, a well appointed patio is a must-have for every well finished home. By Antonella Dési

How to decide where to buy

26 Sep 2008

While instinct plays an important part in a purchasing decision, it's important to try and remain objective about the area in which it's situated.

How will politics affect property?

29 Sep 2008

Speculation has been rife in recent days regarding the week's political events, i.e. the re-calling of President Thabo Mbeki, and the potential impact on the residential property market. A foremost expert gives his opinion.

Property stock logjam brewing

29 Sep 2008

A potential shortage of property stock is brewing with major implications for property values and investment returns down the line.

Buyer interest up in Vaal Triangle

29 Sep 2008

Heidelberg, Vereeniging and Far East Rand towns have seen an upturn in buyer interest in recent years.

Estcourt grows as retire retreat

29 Sep 2008

The KwaZulu-Natal Midlands town of Estcourt is constantly staking its claim as a prime retirement destination.

'Land-grab Bill is constitutional'

29 Sep 2008

The outgoing minister of Public Works, Thoko Didiza, has told a questioner in the National Assembly that her department has a legal opinion from senior counsel confirming the constitutionality of the Expropriation Bill. By Michael Hamlyn, I-Net...

EC mall getting major extension

29 Sep 2008

An Eastern Cape mall is busy receiving a major new extension which is due for completion by May 2009.

Leading firm to manage CT mall

29 Sep 2008

A leading property management firm secured the management contract for a new retail centre in Cape Town's Durbanville.

Add to your place and its value

29 Sep 2008

Home décor and DIY expert <a href="http://www.property24.com/Property24/Hub/ShowSectionArticles_Full.aspx?articleid=3556" style="color:black;">Janice Anderssen</a> shows some fun and easy ways to remodel your place and up the value at the...

Do more to get urgent sale

29 Sep 2008

If your job or life circumstances give you no choice but to sell your home in the current market, and you really need to sell soon, you are going to have to go "above and beyond" to find a buyer.

CT City to police property walls

30 Sep 2008

Numerous complaints from city residents concerned about the safety of electrical wires mounted on top of property boundary walls has resulted the city drafting a boundary walls and fences policy. By Peter Luhanga, West Cape News

Expropriation Bill nixed at last

30 Sep 2008

It was announced in Parliament on Monday that the department of public works has finally withdrawn the troubled Expropriation Bill. By Michael Hamlyn, I-Net Bridge

Cape centre gets extension

30 Sep 2008

A Cape Town lifestyle centre is set to extend further with the scheduled completion of a second phase of the development in September 2009.

When you sell business property

30 Sep 2008

Section 34 of Insolvency Act is an old peace of legislation, but many people do not know of its existence and asked for an explanation why you need to advertise when selling your business or the core assets of the business.

The danger of using 'bakkie' builders

30 Sep 2008

This week, Property24's columnist <a href=" http://www.property24.com/Property24/Hub/GuestExperts_Default_Full.aspx?articleid=7542" style="color:blue;font-weight:bold;font-size:11px;">Paddy Hartdegen</a> tells it like it is once again on the...

Dealing with rust

30 Sep 2008

Antonella Dési investigates how to get rid of the pesky issue of rust.

Young DIYs in the making

30 Sep 2008

Biography – Lucille Geldenhuys

30 Sep 2008

Lucille Geldenhuys is the owner of Lucille Geldenhuys Attorneys in Stellenbosch in the Western Cape and has been at the cutting edge of the legal industry for almost twelve years, specialising in property law, notarial work and commercial law.

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