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When landlords and tenants disagree
[Issued by Private Property] The laws that govern rental properties have changed in recent years and many now believe that tenants enjoy more rights than the actual owner. A landlord can no longer, for example, simply evict a defaulting tenant. There are strict legal guidelines that apply and certain steps have to be followed in order to remove an erring tenant. Read more >>


Commercial
Joburg blue-chip companies relocating
A surge in demand for modern new office space in Johannesburg is resulting in many of South Africa's blue chip companies relocating to the bustling Atlas Road, alongside the site of the planned OR Tambo Aerotropolis. Read more >>

Dubai's property market witnesses increased investment

Shehryar Qureshi

The recent performance and resurgence have indeed endorsed that the real estate sector of Dubai is all set for touching vertical highs. Rising sale and rental prices of properties in Dubai are once again enticing investors to funnel investments in this sparkling market and materialise notable returns. Read more >>

Investec extends Australian property investments
Investec Property, which operates Investec Australia Property Fund (IAPF), has announced that the fund has purchased an A-grade commercial office building in the Garden City Office Park, located 15km south of Brisbane's CBD in one of Queensland's fastest growing precincts. This prime property was purchased for AUD 20.95 million at a yield of 8.25%. Read more >>

Liberty buys 25% share in Melrose Arch
Residential
Assest do not necessarily assist in obtaining a bond award
One of the common mistakes made by potential home buyers is that they have somehow picked up the idea that if they have substantial assets these will qualify them for a mortgage bond. Read more >>

Manufacturing activity rebound lifts GDP

Ntsakisi Maswanganyi

Economic growth expanded more than expected in the fourth quarter of last year supported by a resumption in manufacturing sector activity following strikes in the third quarter. Moderate growth in all other sectors except electricity‚ gas and water contributed to the rise. Read more >>


International

Loss-saddled Sony to sell its Tokyo buildings
TOKYO, JAPAN: Sony will sell properties at a prestigious Tokyo site where it had its headquarters for six decades, as the once-world beating firm struggles to improve its bottom line. Read more >>

Four mistakes to avoid when buying property overseas

Einat Mazafi

There comes a point when many of those who love to travel - especially those who travel frequently to the same beloved spot - begin to daydream about carving out a little piece of paradise for their very own. Read more >>


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Marketing & Media
    A media guide to the Oscar Pistorius trial - Shamin Chibba
    Oscar trial - Media circus or fair reportage? - Marion Scher
    Sleazeball marketing... or not? - Janine Lazarus
    Attack the Goliath, be the David of PR agencies - Zimaseka Njomi

    Medical
      New research on HIV-neutralising antibodies
      Simple solutions to managing health information

      Retail
        Budget favours SMES, wine industry
        The Clothing Bank expands to Midrand
        Massmart 2013 sales rise 9.8%; all divisions perform - Zeenat Moorad

        Government
          Overview of Gordhan's budget
          Plan to boost SA's skills base
          ICT policy must include all South Africans

          Mining
            CSMI appoints new director
            WearCheck opens laboratory in Ghana

            CSI
              Kumba gives bursaries to Postmasburg learners
              Soweto school receives library from SARU
              FirstRand's CSI That Works addresses gender-based violence

              Finance
                SA takes second place on African Transformation Index
                Old Mutual sees strong customer growth - Gillian Jones

                Agriculture
                  Agriculture central to fighting poverty, unemployment
                  ASUF conference aims to unite agriculture
                  Astral Foods achieves big jump off low base - Nick Hedley

                  Building
                    GBCSA certifies 50th Green Star building
                    Basil Read's two projects worth more than R400m - Mark Allix
                    Woodglaze Trading fined R1.4m by NHBRC

                    GreenBiz
                      Conference will focus on legalising rhino horn trade
                      Measures to improve energy efficiency

                      HR & Recruitment
                        [BizCareers] Unpaid dogsbody - it's never OK! - Juliette Attwell
                        Tips for self-promotion at the workplace
                        Maximising social media channels for talent management - Yolandi Nortje

                        Legal
                          Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr voted best in Africa
                          China's new trademark laws a boon for SA companies - Donvay Wegierski
                          Adams & Adams named best IP law firm

                          Manufacturing
                            BAT manages 4% increase in revenue - Marc Hasenfuss
                            Fund boosts plan to grow industrialists

                            Education
                              School for visually impaired receives specialised computer lab - Siphiwe Nyathi
                              Meet PLOXXI the cardboard computer
                              Cutting education costs without compromising quality

                              Tourism
                                Wine, dine and recline with Food Routes
                                Explorer Club launches affordable African adventures
                                "Heavyweight" brands sign for inaugural WTM Africa

                                ICT
                                  MTN and Ericsson to trial new Radio Dot System
                                  Lower interconnect fees benefit consumers
                                  Telkom says MTN, Vodacom working against SA's interests - Carol Paton

                                  Logistics
                                    Concern grows over rising piracy off West Africa
                                    Grindrod makes progress with its logistics supply chains - Mark Allix

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Dreamshade to tour SA
                                      Hitting the right note - Eugene Yiga
                                      Get into the Groove with Glenfiddich

                                      Automotive
                                        SA's vehicle sales down 3.1% y/y
                                        BP showcases latest generation diesel fuel
                                        Technology trumps performance for many car buyers
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