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Private Property website wins international awards
[Issued by Private Property] Private Property has received two International Media Awards (IMA): an Outstanding Achievement Award in the "Real Estate" category, as well as the accolade in the "Lifestyle" category. Read more >>


Commercial
Hotels show signs of recovery from slump

Alistair Anderson

The South African hotel sector looks to be emerging from its post-Soccer World Cup slump based on occupancy and room-rate figures from last year. Read more >>

German property group planning to list on JSE

Joan Muller

The property listing boom between 2011 and 2013 may well have made way for a period of consolidation but new listings have not dried up completely‚ with German property company Sirius Real Estate looking to make its debut on the JSE later this year. Read more >>

The Park Inn Sandton wins Gold Circle Award
Agoda.com, the Asian hotel booking site, has announced the winners of its Gold Circle Awards, which have recognised the Park Inn Sandton as a hotel that meets the unique requirements of the online booking industry. Read more >>

A selection of business news briefs
A selection of short items from around the business community, published in a single, easily-digested single article to provide a snapshot of developments over the past few days. Read more >>

Professionals grab bulk of new property investment class
Professionals form the bulk of investors into a relatively new asset class: sectionalised hotel suites and self-standing villas. It has become not just a logical and established business practice, but one of the most popular and lowest-risk investments around for the private investor who lacks the time to manage his own portfolio. Read more >>

Property Management
The ABC of Certificates of Compliance
When selling a property, most home owners focus on preparing the residence for show days; adding a lick of paint, neatening the garden and so forth. What many neglect to prepare until the property has been sold and is ready for transfer are the required Certificates of Compliance (COCs). Read more >>

Residential
African skills wooed back from London
Over six hundred professional Africans attended the Homecoming Revolution Africa London Expo held at Olympia recently to find out about opportunities back home. Read more >>

Ask the right questions when buying a home
"Buying a home may well be one of the biggest financial decisions you are likely to make in your lifetime," said Retha Schutte, regional executive of Pam Golding Properties (PGP) Pretoria. "Asking the right questions and partnering an astute real estate agent is, therefore, of key importance." Read more >>

Vehicle and home-buying patterns changing in South Africa
The two largest asset purchases with ongoing expenses that typical middle- to high-income consumers are faced with are houses and vehicles. Read more >>


International

German property group planning to list on JSE

Joan Muller

BERLIN, GERMANY: The property listing boom of 2011-2013 may well have made way for a period of consolidation but new listings have not dried up completely‚ with German property player Sirius Real Estate looking to make its debut on the JSE later this year. Read more >>


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Government

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In a special edition of the Daily Maverick's Election Edition of The Gathering, top politicians... Zille, Gigaba, Ramphele; top trade unionists Vavi, Jim, and more - including the ANC's biggest pain, Thuli Madonsela - will be grilled by Daily Maverick and eNCA editors. And YOU can be there... Read more >>


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Marketing & Media
    Embracing social media monitoring - Jaco Pienaar
    SA YouTube views increased in 2013 by over 90%

    Retail
      Risks to consider before launching online - Brendon Williamson

      Government
        Government claims it 'welcomes' Public Protector's report
        Tougher code of conduct for MPs on cards - Carol Paton
        Call centre a lifeline for women

        Mining
          Gold - What does 2014 have in store?
          Prime mining assets go on auction

          CSI
            New library unveiled in Mitchell's Plain
            Eastgate promotes education with donations
            Santam and UNICEF spotlight children's rights through art

            Finance
              SA banks' satisfaction score declines
              IMF report reveals vulnerability of SA economy
              Independent accounting practices vital to achieving the NDP's SME goals

              Agriculture
                Minister Molewa promotes blue economy
                Sierra Leone: nursing agriculture back to health - Kingsley Ighobor and Ernest Harsch
                New water pipe for Jerome Drive Reservoir

                Building
                  The great pothole problem - Phetane Rapetswane
                  N West looks to fast track funds to fix flood damage
                  African tycoon draws Nigeria, France into 'cement war' in Senegal

                  GreenBiz
                    Buffett Foundation supports rhino poaching combat
                    Honour the earth during Earth Hour
                    SA, Vietnam clamp down on wildlife poaching

                    HR & Recruitment
                      [BizCareers] Career U-turn - Juliette Attwell
                      The birth of Invincible People - Alyn Adams
                      Companies prefer experienced leaders

                      Legal
                        Social media can destroy trust relationship
                        Revised B-BBEE Codes transitional period extended
                        Is this one way Oscar Pistorius will get off? - Sid Peimer

                        Manufacturing
                          Manufacturing confidence up 5 points says BER
                          Beverages business keeps Bowler Metcalf's earnings under pressure - Nick Hedley
                          Brazil Trade Mission to Africa 2014

                          Education
                            Careers, bursaries in fresh produce sector showcased at Agri-Food Fair
                            Millions to benefit from collaboration between universities
                            Registration for International Maths Olympiad at an all-time record

                            Tourism
                              SA Rugby Travel secures World Cup tickets
                              Youth travel growth in Cape Town

                              ICT
                                YouTube on crash course in SA
                                The personal cloud - taking digital storage to new heights - Anamika Budree
                                Business expectations of IT higher than ever before - Warren Olivier
                                Take the SAM opportunity to optimise data management - Gary Allemann

                                Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                  Oink oink - I'd love some pork! - Nina Timm
                                  Zabalaza Festival award winners announced
                                  Assitej SA partners the Naledi Awards

                                  Automotive
                                    Motor trade sales up 2.4% y/y in January
                                    Imperial Auto partners with Headway Gauteng
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