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The Missing Link

Local authorities will have to address infrastructure issues before it impacts on Cape Town's future development growth.
Property Advice
Property Professional
01 Apr 2010

Rising From the Ashes

During the great depression of the 30s, wealthy American industrialist JD Rockefeller reportedly said, “These are days when many are discouraged. In the 93 years of my life, depressions have come ...
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Property Professional
25 Mar 2010

Property rentals in Durban showing highest growth

Flat owners in Durban enjoyed the highest growth in rental income last year, with tenants paying on average 5% more, according to the latest statistics by Rode & Associates. This compares with an ...
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Private Property Reporter
25 Mar 2010

Struggle to find rental properties in Cape Town

Tenants are struggling to find rental properties in many Cape Town suburbs as owners hope to cash in on above-market World Cup rentals, estate agents say. Many owners have stopped signing long ...
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Private Property Reporter
25 Mar 2010

How to Buy Property Like a Pro

So you want to be a property baron? The best way to learn to be one is from one – like Johannesburg businessman and property investor Jacques Erasmus. Since 2002, Erasmus has acquired 10 ...
Property Advice
Antoinette McDonald
25 Mar 2010

Decrease in interest rate good for real estate

While it is anticipated that interest rates will increase in early 2011, the fact that the Reserve Bank announced a 50 basis point cut in the interest rate from 10,5% to 10% bodes well.
Property Advice
Adrian Goslett
25 Mar 2010

High Demand for Affordable Property to Let in Johannesburg

Homeowners in Johannesburg with affordable property to let are experiencing huge demand and the available stock for tenants is very limited, experts say. With around half of all home loan applications still being turned down, ...
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Press
18 Mar 2010

Free Property Seminar Provides Insights and Tools for Success

The South African Property Transfer Guide (SAPTG) in association with industry partners is currently hosting a free nationwide training seminar for property professionals entitled ‘Know your Game’. Designed to offer ...
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South African Property Transfer Guide (SAPTG)
18 Mar 2010

Consumer Confidence Rose Further in the First Quarter of 2010

After reaching a low point of -4 during the last quarter of 2008, the FNB/BER consumer confidence index (CCI) increased gradually to a level of +6 at the end of last year. During the first quarter of 2010, the FNB/BER CCI rose by ...
Property Advice
Cees Bruggemans
18 Mar 2010

Buyers Are Going Green

Granite countertops and laminate flooring are so 2009. The hot finishes this year are solar panels, boreholes and whatever else will help you to save energy, water and money in your home.
Property Advice
Antoinette McDonald
18 Mar 2010