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SA homes market reflects racial and religious harmony
[Ronald Ennik] South Africa is fortunate to be free of the high-intensity racial and religious intolerance and radicalism that earlier this month led to the death of 17 in the terrorist attack on the Paris satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo, and to the massacre by Boko Haram of 2,000 people at Baga in northern Nigeria... read more>>



Commercial
New property counter to make its debut

Joan Muller

Property punters will have yet another new counter to choose from when New Frontier Properties makes its debut on the JSE's AltX this week... read more>>
New opportunities for retail in 2015

Gavin Tagg

Despite the weaker economic fundamentals, there are still new opportunities for shopping centres in 2015, continuing its strong contribution to South Africa's growth in recent years... read more>>
City Lodge Hotel Waterfall City now open
The City Lodge Hotel Group has opened its 149-room City Lodge Hotel Waterfall City... read more>>
Hyprop not cheap, but still has its fans

Dave Marrs

Hyprop Investments is a hot stock pick for 2015, according to a number of analysts. Property share prices ran hard last year. The JSE's property index recorded a 26.4% return, while the all share index, bonds and cash returned 10.88%, 10.15% and 5.85% respectively... read more>>
Mpumalanga sugar cane and macadamia farms gain high ROI
Demand for sugar cane farms and land suitable for sugar cane farming in the verdant Nkomazi Municipal District in the Mpumalanga Lowveld has resulted in a major shortage of stock... read more>>
Major refurbishment of Nelson Mandela Square
Nelson Mandela Square is currently undergoing a major refurbishment to restore the precinct as one of the premier lifestyle and dining destinations in Gauteng... read more>>
Property Management
PGP reports guest house opportunities in Knysna, Plett
Increasingly popular as a holiday destination among both domestic and international tourists, the scenic Garden Route town of Knysna has evolved into a burgeoning resort that offers entrepreneurs rewarding hospitality opportunities... read more>>
Websites no. 1 real estate marketing tool
Where should a real estate agency looking to promote itself spend its allocated funds first and foremost to achieve maximum marketing impact? read more>>
Rental
Renting / buying = ?
To rent or buy is a big decision, and all aspects of this financial and long-term commitment should be weighed-up carefully. Here, a few guidelines which outline the fundamental differences between renting and buying.... read more>>
Residential
Legacy to develop Leonardo in Sandton

Alistair Anderson

The growing number of workers moving to new corporate offices in Sandton has created an opportunity for property companies to develop housing for the upper end of the market, and the Leonardo luxury apartment building is the latest offering... read more>>
Repair your home or lower the asking price?
While fixing up a home could result in achieving a much higher price when the property is sold, deciding to fix it up before selling could add months to the time frame... read more>>
Residency and citizenship programmes for African investors
While there are many different residency and citizenship by investment programmes on offer, James Bowling, CEO of Monarch&Co, looks at the most favourable for African investors... read more>>
Newly established transport nodes accelerate delivery of affordable housing
Developers have recognised the growing demand for affordable housing that's located within close proximity to newly developed roads or transport systems, such as the Gautrain and the Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transit System in Gauteng and the MyCiTi bus service in the Western Cape... read more>>
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