Property & Real Estate South Africa weekly newsletter - 16 Jul 2013

So? Are you a teabag?

There are some leadership qualities that are common to every field of human endeavour, so here they are... Madiba's Teabag Laws for leadership success.

Bad news for banking is that a recent survey has found that retail banking confidence has dropped sharply, but on a brighter note,
Standard Bank has won plaudits for its mobile banking innovations. Apparently they are something of a hit with international bankers.

Thursday is Mandela Day, so what are you going to be doing? Whatever it is, at least you know you are in very good company... because Branson, Clinton and the Dalai Lama also support Mandela Day.

Finally, for the logistics sectors, the good news is that figures reveal there's a high air freight demand in Africa.

The African continent is experiencing significant growth and expanding trade. Figures released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and DHL Express's shipment numbers show increased air freight demand in South Africa and the continent as a whole during the month of April.

Rod Baker, Content Director

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Your bond has been approved. What happens now?

You've found your dream home, made an offer, it's been accepted and your bond has been approved. It's all extremely exciting, but there's still a lot that has to happen before you can collect the keys and move in. Read more >>

Structure your loan application correctly

Rawson Developers has noted that a high percentage of potential property investors need counselling about the way in which banks operate and the procedures necessary to qualify for a loan. Read more >>

Protea expands its Lusaka hotel

[Nick Hedley] In response to the rapidly growing demand for business accommodation in Zambia‚ Protea Hospitality Group said on Monday (15 July) it was significantly expanding its Protea Hotel in Lusaka as part of its African expansion drive. Read more >>

Price volatility in property yields

[Nick Hedley] The historically close correlation between South African listed property sector yields and yields to maturity on long-term government bonds appeared to break down in June‚ according to Catalyst Fund Managers. Read more >>

Developers race to invest in Johannesburg industrial property

The light industrial space situated between Johannesburg and Pretoria has become highly sought-after. The latest high-end developer to invest in the area is Johannesburg's Krisp Properties. Read more >>

Media Mill office park purchased through funding by Nedbank

J Post Investments, 100% owned by Capstone Property Group, has received a R42 million grant from Nedbank Corporate Property Finance to purchase the Media Mill office park in Braamfontein, Gauteng. Read more >>

Acutts and Private Property team up in pioneering relationship

[Issued by Private Property] In a pioneering move, Acutts, the oldest property brand in SA, has teamed up with Private Property by having every single one of its offices advertise on Private Property's portal. Read more >> visit press office >>

State measures needed to facilitate low-cost home ownership - Clarke

The increase in sales in the lower section of the residential property market has been much publicised. However, the difference is much more notable than most people realise, and is evidenced by figures from the national Deeds Offices of South Africa that were provided to the Rawson Property Group's franchisees and clients. Read more >>

New Global Residence programme launched in Malta

The islands of Malta and Gozo are ideal destinations for lifestyle or investment purposes. Located in the heart of the Mediterranean, this area is rich in history, with a cultural heritage dating back more than 7000 years. Read more >>

So? Are you a teabag?

Weekly top stories

In Real Life [Angela Horn]

Stand up...for your health [Howard Rybko]

Magashula quits SARS after report [Evan Pickworth]

VAT charged on foreign Internet purchases [Amanda Visser]

EY Africa eager to spend US$40m [Phakamisa Ndzamela]

Sun's energy saves Vodacom R6,5m [Thabiso Mochiko]

Jobless being trained in solar energy [Mpho Sibanyoni]

Kelly sells M Squared for US$11m [Alistair Anderson]

Madiba's Teabag Laws for leadership success [Johan Poolman]

Batteries boost Delta EMD's earnings [Alistair Anderson]

Could education create the next Facebook? [Dr Marko Saravanja]

Young hoteliers in the making [Evan-Lee Courie]

Reaching for the cloud? Why an experienced partner can help [Albie Bester]

Tablets - the end of the PC or just another gadget? [Francois van Wijk]

A Town Called Fokol Lutho [Daniel Dercksen]

My Name is Rachel Corrie speaks out [Eugene Yiga]

Women of the world choose Fiesta [Henrie Geyser: motoring editor]