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Women on an even playing field in the property game
The 30-something brunette that saunters into your show day may not be doing the ground work while hubby plays golf, and don't presume she's looking for something for daddy to buy her either. Read more >>


Property
"New age" estate agency launches
A new-age estate agency, PropertyCloud, has launched and is changing the way that estate agents work by serving as a branding platform for estate agents and employing the latest digital and online methods in servicing home buyers and sellers. Read more >>

Changing market turns in seller's favour
The focus of today's property market has shifted from the highly favourable buyer's market we've seen over the past few years to the seller in some cases. Read more >>

Commercial
Game may have to halt food sales

Nick Hedley

Massmart's (MSM's) intention to grow its food offering at Game stores has been dealt another blow by exclusivity clauses that protect incumbent grocers in malls from competition. Read more >>

Kyalami track could fetch at least R120m

Nick Hedley

Kyalami's wailing glory days may be behind it but the once world-class race track still has the chance to win a title for itself; that of the highest price for a property in liquidation. Read more >>

Emira to expand Wonderpark Shopping Centre

Alistair Anderson

Emira Property Fund says it will undertake a third expansion phase of its Wonderpark Shopping Centre in Pretoria. The centre is the largest and most valuable asset in Emira's R10.2bn portfolio. Read more >>

Property Management
Adrienne Hersch Properties unveils new image
Adrienne Hersch Properties recently unveiled its new corporate image at its annual 'Pillar Awards' event. Read more >>

When will the Real Estate Sector become BEE compliant?
The recently launched 'One Learner - One Estate Agency' internship programme is yet to be implemented as no details regarding the funding that will make it possible have been issued. Read more >>

Cape Southern Suburbs hit by a renovation boom
As a result of the concentration of good schools in the Southern Suburbs as well as the lack of open land for further development, there has been a rise in renovation activities throughout the area. Read more >>

Residential
Holiday home buyer pays record R45m for Plett beach house
Holiday home buyers are heading back to Plettenberg Bay and spending anything from R5m, to a record price of R45m for a luxury beach house in Beachy Head, sold by Seeff. The previous highest price was achieved three years ago at R24,5m. Read more >>

Read the rules before purchasing a sectional title
While there are many benefits to living in a sectional title unit, challenges could arise if the homeowner isn't fully aware of the rules and regulations as stipulated by the body corporate. Read more >>

Average home owner switched off to CGT
Many home owners are either misinformed or ignorant of Capital Gains Tax workings. Here, Bill Rawson points to a number of erroneous conceptions regarding it. Read more >>

Sellers adopt realistic attitude to home pricing
Sellers are becoming more realistic when it comes to pricing their homes. Read more >>


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Marketing & Media
    Big ideas, big data, big love - Shaune Jordaan
    Can social selling be used to increase B2B sales? - Graeme Wilson
    SuperSport lines up FIFA World Cup digital viewing

    Medical
      Philanthropist gives Rotary US$1 million for polio eradication
      Reducing TB in HIV patients through two-pronged approach
      A new device deciphers the language of cells - Bruce Fellman

      Retail
        How consumer behaviour affects design decisions
        Consumers' responsibility to food safety - Leanne Tee
        Woolworths deal may be in Australian magnate's line of fire - Zeenat Moorad

        Government
          Germany pulling out of SKA disappointing
          Chief Justice responds to criticism over religion, law
          Former deputy police commissioner arrested for fraud

          Mining
            SA mining sector invited to explore Peru
            Set Point to showcase services at Botswana conference
            WESSA objects against application to mine near nature reserve

            CSI
              Making magic with a love movement - Danette Breitenbach
              CSI: a business imperative - Danette Breitenbach
              'Night of 1000 Drawings' to raise funds for better learning conditions

              Finance
                Recession unlikely in second quarter: Reserve Bank
                Sanlam looking to invest in Africa, South-East Asia - Phakamisa Ndzamela
                Private Equity Industry Survey reflects 17% increase in funds

                Agriculture
                  WWF-SA expert to address Food Security Seminar
                  Food security in spotlight at AgriYouth Indaba
                  Minister Zokwana committed to farm worker sectoral determination

                  Building
                    15 finalists for AfriSam-SAIA Award for Sustainable Architecture
                    US launches USD1bn push for off-grid Africa power
                    Transnet CE plans to 'industrialise railways' - Amanda Visser

                    GreenBiz
                      Closing date for Green Talents comp draws closer
                      Rising sea-levels in the spotlight during environment month

                      HR & Recruitment
                        Improving efficiency a top priority among businesses - Rona Sauer
                        Unique perspective of youth is driving SA's development goals
                        Young professionals are transforming the workplace - Rona Sauer

                        Legal
                          Bentley wins LexisNexis Prize for Legal Practitioners
                          Competition Commission appeals against Tribunal's finding - Leana Engelbrecht
                          Sanral urged to reveal its secret costs - Philani Nombembe

                          Manufacturing
                            Mondi to buy US Graphic Packaging International for $105m - Alistair Anderson
                            SA's manufacturing figures drop, raising red flags - Ntsakisi Maswanganyi and Nick Hedley
                            Transnet wants to 'industrialise railways' - Amanda Visser

                            Education
                              Rally to Read brings literacy to primary schools
                              Students may end up with debts they can't pay
                              Microsoft eTourism Workshop to empower local SMEs
                              Wits to host Digital Africa Festival

                              Tourism
                                Suncoast kick starts careers
                                Travelstart releases 2014 Travel Trends Report
                                Best places to visit in summer - Amelia Verona

                                ICT
                                  Tips for using ATMs and avoiding credit card cloning in Brazil
                                  Frost & Sullivan, African electronic test equipment market report findings

                                  Logistics
                                    Businesses should capitalise on Africa's rising opportunities
                                    Cape Town's SA's most congested capital
                                    Comair launches its Cadet Pilot Training Programme

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Final five in Wolftrap Steakhouse Championships announced
                                      Wined, dined and treated fine at the The Twelve Apostles - Ruth Cooper
                                      2014 MTV Africa Music Awards winners

                                      Automotive
                                        Two Centennial Edition Maseratis for SA
                                        Opel outlines growth plan until 2022
                                        Toyota's CEO stresses importance of Hino Trucks
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