GBCSA launches Green Lease Toolkit

The Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA) has announced that the Green Lease Toolkit, which they co-developed with the South African Property Owners' Association (SAPOA), was officially launched at the SAPOA International Convention & Property Exhibition in Durban. 31 May 2012 12:47

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

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

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

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

Renovating a bargain might be expensive - AIDA

Home alteration is a necessity for many property owners these days as they add offices, surgeries and studios for home-based businesses, or convert space to accommodate expanding families or ageing parents. Many homebuyers and investors are also deliberately seeking out run-down properties that they can buy relatively cheaply but need renovations or improvements to make them liveable or saleable. 23 May 2012 10:01