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Landlords need to protect themselves against the Credit Amnesty Act
[Martin Goodman] The Credit Amnesty Act has raised a fair amount of concern in the rental industry especially among landlords and estate agents renting out property to tenants. Read more >>


Commercial
The FlexiOffice: the office of the future
A national provider of flexible space solutions has developed a unique office space in Melrose Arch that taps into the emerging trend of workplace flexibility and mobility. Read more >>

£602m profit in six months for Intu Properties
Intu Properties has tripled its profit in the six months to June‚ boosted by high valuations and some exceptional items. Read more >>

AECI plans to reduce its reliance on a weak SA

Nick Hedley

JSE-listed AECI plans to start producing explosives in Australia by year-end‚ as the chemicals and explosives firm looks to reduce its reliance on South Africa's weak mining and manufacturing sectors. Read more >>

Property Management
Trending: the evolution and rise of townships
There have been many trends within the real estate space over the last 20 years of democracy, that have had a profound impact on the South African property market. Read more >>

To fix or float your home loan?
Following the Reserve Bank's announcement earlier this month that the interest rate would go up by 25 points, the increasing rate market means it's not a good time for fixing rates. Read more >>

Rental escalations in SA

Elaine Wilson

Broll Property Group often gets asked by international investors why rental escalations in South Africa are not linked to inflation. Read more >>

Foreign land ownership not a major issue

David de Waal

The motives behind Rural Development and Land Reform Minister Gugile Nkwinti's comments regarding foreign land ownership in South Africa are unclear as South Africa currently does not have a problem with foreign buyers crowding out local buyers. Read more >>

The three-month wait

Issued by Private Property

After many months of searching and agonising over properties, you finally find your dream home. You put in an offer, which is accepted, and happy days - your bond application is approved. However, chances are you will have to park your enthusiasm (and your moving boxes) for a few months... Read more >>

Residential
Why it's a good time to enter the property market
First-time buyers should not let the latest interest rate increase dampen their enthusiasm, as the current conditions remain favourable for them to enter the market ahead of more aggressive property price increases. Read more >>

Advantages of franchising in property marketing
Using a franchise system in property marketing - especially residential property marketing - has a number of advantages. Read more >>


Government

Mchunu asks architects for help with PGDP
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Senzo Mchunu has asked on architects and stakeholders in the architectural fraternity to work with the provincial government to realise the objectives of the Provincial Growth and Development Plan (PGDP). Read more >>

Lwandle inquiry term extended
The Ministerial Inquiry on Nomzamo (Lwandle) evictions has been granted an extension period until 30 September. Read more >>


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Marketing & Media
    Shifting to the next phase of CRM: Marketing automation - Lauren Heap
    Selfie campaign for good
    Can magazines survive? - Marion Scher

    Retail
      Incentives 'may be pointless' - Ntsakisi Maswanganyi
      Evolution of delivery systems to accommodate e-tail growth - Leoni Volschenk
      Unilever releases Food Label Guide

      Government
        Africa must look for partnerships - Chris Bathembu
        National Science Week underway
        Nearly 5,000 land claims processed in two weeks
        Sanral asks court to keep Cape N1 tolls secret - Carol Paton

        CSI
          One Laptop per Child launches first project in SA
          Keeping a Girl in School: a long-term initiative
          MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet gives back R1m every week

          Finance
            Africa to benefit from BRICS bank
            Investment mission kicks off in Taiwan
            Salga welcomes improvements in audit outcomes

            Agriculture
              It's Africa's Time celebrates inclusive partnerships across Africa
              An integrated approach to global food security
              Protecting rooibos trademark, promoting economic growth

              Building
                Architecture's influence on interior design - Callie van der Merwe
                Gauteng townships set for a facelift - More Matshediso
                SA women grow in construction - More Matshediso

                GreenBiz
                  Racing through snow for solar power - Sindy Peters
                  New publication addresses poaching issues
                  The green gap for IT service providers

                  HR & Recruitment
                    First Think Big TV programme focused on the business plan
                    New equity act comes into operation
                    Lie on your CV and face jail, job seekers are warned

                    Legal
                      Court services get biggest slice of justice budget
                      Transnet faces R80bn claim from pensioners
                      The 'undesirable person' provisions of the new immigration legislation - Michael Yeates and Shane Johnson

                      Manufacturing
                        Dolphin Bay manufactures new-generation wood preservative
                        Hulamin's earnings up 42% on weaker rand - Mark Allix

                        Education
                          R12,5m for mining and engineering education at Wits
                          Dutch student death - bar becomes coffee shop
                          Technology shaping Africa's future

                          Tourism
                            Air Mauritius... it's like floating on air - Rod Baker
                            International Hotel School awards R210,000 bursary
                            Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp opens in the Kaokoveld

                            ICT
                              Long live AV
                              Telecommunications requests info on SMMEs
                              Data scientists and chief data officers - fact or fad? - Davide Hanan

                              Logistics
                                SAA adds more travel options in Africa
                                Traffic toll another toll on e-toll roads - Paddy Hartdegen
                                Airbus A350XWB lands in SA

                                Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                  Because life's better with bubbles - Ilse van den Berg
                                  Winners of the South African Savanna Comic's Choice Awards announced
                                  Line-up announced for White Mountain Festival

                                  Automotive
                                    Nasrec prepares for 2015 International Motor Show
                                    Hino SA rewarded for outstanding performance
                                    Thai automotive industry interested in SA
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