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What baby boomers look for in retirement property
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What baby boomers look for in retirement property

The baby boomer generation has precipitated complete shifts in the retirement sector, with an emergent trend being mixed use estates

Budget 2018: Here's the property industry's reaction
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Budget 2018: Here's the property industry's reaction

The finance minister delivered a “tough but hopeful” budget yesterday. Some of SA’s top property experts weigh in with their opinions on how it will affect the economy and market.

Demand for 'green' homes set to increase in 2018
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Demand for 'green' homes set to increase in 2018

There has been a significant appreciation for sustainable living in South Africa over the past few months as a major global city faces serious water challenges.

Rate cut could boost rental and housing markets
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Rate cut could boost rental and housing markets

Economists suggest a rate cut is possible this year, which would boost the economy and by extension the property market.

New president puts shine on real estate
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New president puts shine on real estate

The swearing in of a new president has given South Africans hope that the economic situation will improve.

Is an interest rate cut likely in 2018?
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Is an interest rate cut likely in 2018?

With changes on the political front, a strengthening rand and lower inflation, we could see a welcome cut in interest rates this year.

Do residential homeowners need to be concerned about land expropriation?
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Do residential homeowners need to be concerned about land expropriation?

Some South Africans are concerned that expropriation without compensation is a threat to residential property, but are these concerns valid?

Take a look at the Palatial Sandton home on sale for R150m
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Take a look at the Palatial Sandton home on sale for R150m

A landmark property in Sandhurst, one of the most exclusive suburbs in South Africa, has been listed with Seeff at R150 million.

Property industry reacts positively to presidential election
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Property industry reacts positively to presidential election

Cometh the hour, cometh the man, was the comment from a delighted Lew Geffen, Chairman of Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty, on the changes in the Presidency.