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Industrial property market in Cape Town continues to grow
The industrial property market in Cape Town continues to show positive growth trends and increased activity... read


Property
Gazumping prohibited under South African law
Originating from the Yiddish word 'gezump', meaning 'overcharge', the word has become slang for the practice of a property seller rejecting a previously accepted Offer to Purchase in favour of a higher bidder... read
Squatters' Constitutional rights to housing

Bernadette Menezes

Evictions are a constant feature of South African society, with recurring land-grabs and land invasions taking place in various parts of the country... read
Apply to join Property Point's incubation programme
Property Point is inviting entrepreneurs working in the property industry to join its business incubation programme... read
Commercial
UK mall owner Capital & Regional lists on JSE

Alistair Anderson

Investors must be circumspect when it comes to investing in new offshore property companies that are listing on the JSE, with one commentator voicing concern that these counters may be overvalued... read
The Watershed honoured with two redevelopment awards
The Watershed at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town recently received two awards for its design and redevelopment... read
Industrial Property
Redefine development to be assessed with new industrial rating tool
Redefine Properties has, in conjunction with the Green Building Council of SA (GBCSA), developed a Green Star SA Custom Industrial Rating tool for industrial developments... read
Durban's old Lion Match Factory refurbished
Property development and construction group, JT Ross, bought the 90 year old Lion Match Factory in Durban more than ten years ago when Lion Match moved its manufacturing operations to Gauteng... read
Durban industrial property up for auction
An industrial facility in the area of Sea View, Durban, will be on auction on 28 October 2015 at 12pm on-site under the Nexus Property Group auction house... read
Market & Investments
Decline in Cape Town property sales to foreigners
Despite the more attractive pricing facilitated by the slump in the value of the rand against the pound sterling, euro and dollar, property sales to foreigners across Cape Town's Atlantic Seaboard and City Bowl are down by more than 30% year-on-year... read
Intu Properties bolsters its board
Real estate investment trust Intu Properties Plc announced on Wednesday, 7 October, that its board had appointed two new non-executive directors, Rakhi Parekh and John Strachan... read
The FNB House Price Index's gradual broad slowing trend stalls

John Loos

The FNB House Price Index inflation rate for September 2015 picked up a bit of growth steam in September 2015... read
Property Management
Realities of running a guesthouse
The idea of opening a bed and breakfast sounds like a dream come true for many people; however, the realities of running a guesthouse can be complicated... read
Residential
Gated estates add to security of many South Africans
The latest figures indicate that there are now over 6,000 gated estates in South Africa, most of which are selling land or units at a 30% premium on conventional homes... read
Business
Three vital truths about running a business

Steven Cohen

Management textbooks and the business press are full of advice about creating entrepreneurial business models, shaking up markets, and offering game-changing customer experiences... read
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