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Property market braced for steeper interest rate climb
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Property market braced for steeper interest rate climb

The business market in South Africa is currently coming to terms with the increase in interest rate. What has been the reaction?

Property Investment Seminar Durban 2022
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Property Investment Seminar Durban 2022

The city of Durban is hosting an exciting property seminar. What’s this event all about and who must attend?

New mortgages decline as interest rate increases hit
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New mortgages decline as interest rate increases hit

The value of new mortgage loans granted declined in the final quarter of 2021, as the market feels the effects of a lack of new interest rate stimulus.

Rode Report shows positive signs for the SA property industry
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Rode Report shows positive signs for the SA property industry

Encouraging indications in the Rode Report include better market rentals compared to the fourth quarter of 2021 and only slightly higher vacancies.

SA’s three busiest housing markets
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SA’s three busiest housing markets

The housing market in South Africa has been recording decent business activities. Which markets are the busiest?

RE/MAX National Housing Report for Q1 2022
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RE/MAX National Housing Report for Q1 2022

Rising interest rates are impacting housing market activity. Which indicators does this report point to?

Umhlanga businesses rally around beach clean-up after the floods
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Umhlanga businesses rally around beach clean-up after the floods

Kwa-Zulu Natal is still recovering from the devastation suffered as a result of heavy rains and flooding. This is how the community is helping.

Proposed tariffs increase to impact municipal consumers
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Proposed tariffs increase to impact municipal consumers

The cost of power is likely to increase soon as municipalities have proposed an additional tariff hike of an average of 7.4% from 1 July.

KZN floods - The impact on properties
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KZN floods - The impact on properties

KZN floods have wreaked havoc on the property industry. What is the impact on rental properties and those in the process of being purchased?