Investing in Africa - SAPOA Conference tackles issues

Property opportunities in Africa are hot topics for the local industry and these are one of the issues to be tackled at the 44th annual SAPOA International Property Convention & Exhibition on 30-31 May 2012 at the Durban International Convention Centre. 25 May 2012 07:11

Repo rate needs to remain steady to boost confidence

In anticipating that the Reserve Bank would keep the repo rate steady, Dr Andrew Golding, CE of the Pam Golding Property group stated, "Inflationary pressures are noted and, while recent reports of reduced consumer indebtedness are positive, South Africans, including homeowners, are faced with ongoing fuel and utilities price hikes, as well as increases in property rates. 25 May 2012 06:45

Zuma receives board's report on Cele

President Jacob Zuma has received a report from the Board of Inquiry appointed to investigate alleged misconduct by suspended National Police Commissioner General Bheki Cele. 22 May 2012 12:32

Sectional title properties in demand

Sectional title properties remain popular in Gauteng because of the many advantages this form of property ownership offers. This is the view of John Herbst, national sales executive, Pam Golding Properties, who points out that the sale of sectional title properties make up a substantial 28% of all units sold in Johannesburg. 22 May 2012 11:34

New app makes property hunting easier

South African online portal, Private Property, has developed apps for for iPhones and iPads, and a mobi-site makes browsing properties on all mobile devices possible while on the go. Further apps for Android and Blackberry devices are in development. 15 May 2012 09:34

Real estate legislation can impact on investors

South Africa has some interesting new real estate legislation that is destined to make an impact on how investors and property owners operate within the sector. This is according to Attie Pretorius, director and head of the national real estate practice at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr business law firm. 16 May 2012 08:11

Soweto's Protea Glen mall attracts tenants

The R360 million Protea Glen shopping centre in Soweto is described as the only retail destination in this area of budding residential development and retailers are moving quickly to secure space in the 30 000 sqm development. The centre will have a selection of 90 stores when it opens for trade on 27 September 2012. 14 Oct 2011 09:48

Leapfrog welcomes unchanged interest rate

"As a leader in the South African property market Leapfrog Property Group welcomes the decision by the Reserve Bank to maintain the interest rate of 5.5%," says Bruce Swain, MD of Leapfrog Property Group. 28 May 2012 09:49

Major differences between sectional title and home owners association

Townhouse developments and complexes have grown considerably more popular in recent years as people increasingly opt for the improved safety and security, as well as the sense of community, that often comes with cluster living. 22 May 2012 10:40

Networking, a necessity for property agents

Property professionals have the opportunity to sell what rates amongst a buyer's most prized possessions, a home. Along with the home, the buyer also buys a haven of security, happiness and peace of mind, which requires a significant degree of trust, as well as a good rapport between the seller and buyer. 28 May 2012 07:45

Refurbishments at Jewel City completed

Phase two refurbishments to Jewel City, a high-security district in the eastern part of the Johannesburg CBD, were completed with the addition of 137 dedicated visitor parking bays adjacent to the visitor sign-on station. Jewel City is home to about 300 diamond dealers, jewellers, diamond laboratories and industry schools and the base for the SA Diamond Regulator and State Trader. 24 May 2012 15:09

Asset: New digi-mag in the property space

Asset, a new, interactive digital publication for the commercial property industry, has just launched its first issue. The publication is a crossover between the publication itself and the eProp.co.za website and e-newsletter. 18 May 2012 06:50

Tsogo Sun occupancies for year up 4.5%

With national hotel occupancies at 57% for the year, South Africa is still experiencing the dual impact of depressed demand and over supply, gaming and hotel group Tsogo Sun (TSH) said on Wednesday (16 May 2012). 18 May 2012 10:17