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SACSC Awards announced - Cradlestone Mall scoops top award
At the opening day of the annual congress of the South African Council of Shopping Centres (SACSC), the winners of the annual Retail Design and Development Awards (RDDA) were announced. read more>>



Commercial
Texton distribution up to 85.47c a share

Alistair Anderson

Texton Property Fund grew its distribution by 10.6% to 85.47c per share in the year to June. read more>>
South African shoppers still love shopping at centres
Broll Property Group launched its Retail Consumer Survey 2014 at the 18th Annual Congress of the South Council of Shopping Centres in Cape Town last week, 20 August 2014. read more>>
Hospitality's distribution growth of 14.5%

Alistair Anderson

Specialised Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit) Hospitality Property Fund posted distribution growth of 14.5% for the year to June‚ blasting growth expectations by only 4%. read more>>
Considering commercial

Paul Stevens

Investing in property has always been about location, but getting value from the estate agent or broker and securing the best ROI means knowing and asking the right questions, and pushing to get them. read more>>
Property Management
SA cities need to invest in 'smart' infrastructure
All over the world, the pressure is on for cities to become 'smart' in providing quality working and living conditions for citizens. read more>>
New bill to fast-track property registration welcomed

Mark Brickles

The news that an electronic deeds registration bill will be introduced to decrease turnaround time and the registration of property is fantastic news. read more>>
PiA recognises lawyer for outstanding contribution to real estate
At a meeting in London, Property Investor Africa awarded Peter Petrou an award for Outstanding Contribution to Real Estate in Africa 2014. read more>>
Residential
Regulatory changes face insurance sector
Insurance companies and intermediaries are bracing themselves for rapid, far-reaching regulatory changes that are due to be introduced in 2016. read more>>
Italtile's profits rise to R751m for the year

Zeenat Moorad

Italtile has reported a 13% rise in full-year profit, bucking the broader retail malaise, as the group's higher-income customers and integrated supply chain supported growth. read more>>
Proposed Rental Housing Amendment Bill could bring about significant changes
Here, Adrian Goslett, CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa highlights your rights as a tenant. read more>>
How to use a pic of your property as a marketing tool
In today's age of modern technology and digital shopping, a home's online listing photo has become one of the most important marketing tools in trying to sell your property. read more>>
How to avoid the death trap of double commission claims
It makes sense to give one agency the sole mandate to sell and market your property. read more>>
Property ticks up

Myles Wakefield

The latest FNB statistics reveal an intriguing story for the property industry, not least of which is the reassurance that the levels of activity remain firmly nudging the positive bracket and that agents are seeing an improvement in the balance between supply and demand. read more>>
Government
Government needs innovation for service delivery
Public Service and Administration Minister Collins Chabane says the public sector must challenge itself to be creative and embrace innovation as a new way of doing government business more smartly and delivering its services. read more>>
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Marketing & Media
    [Biz Takeouts Lineup] 102: Why Millenials matter & agency focus with Utopian Advertising
    Discussing the future of Africa at the GIL Conference 2014 - Cari Van Wyk
    DigiChat with Andrea: Social media ROI - Andrea Mitchell

    Medical
      A tax of 20% mooted for sugary drinks

      Retail
        Truworths seeks new CEO for smooth transition - Nick Hedley
        Unilever sells ice cream to Eskimos - Jason (Frich) Frichol
        Franschhoek Uncorked ushers in summer

        Government
          Empowering women is vital for Africa's development
          SA companies in Maputo for FACIM fair
          Mud schools: SAHRC report dismissed as "misleading"

          Mining
            Clear Asset takes a wide selection to auction
            Kwikspace enables development of major African transport routes
            IWC's slurry cooling towers excel in copper-mining conditions

            CSI
              KZN schools receive R660,000 for science, maths development
              REDISA management system gains international recognition
              Levi's celebrates entrepreneurs with Pioneer Nation festival

              Finance
                Conditions and implications of a charitable bequest
                Expats may cut ties with UK due to tax changes

                Agriculture
                  AGCO searches for Africa ambassador

                  Building
                    Arup honoured at Top Women Awards ceremony
                    Singaphi Street upgrade gets underway
                    MBSA Congress focuses on increasing investment in building sector

                    GreenBiz
                      Cape Town transport goes green
                      E-waste the fasted growing waste stream
                      Local municipalities to compete for green award

                      HR & Recruitment
                        SA businesses must do more to recruit the disabled
                        Internship portal helps students, graduates find employers
                        Impress potential employers with Impress Me

                        Legal
                          Amendment Act a move to streamline labour environment
                          Merger-related employment conditions stifling efficiencies - Natalie von Ey and Kitso Tlhabanelo
                          Arbitration awards - fallible or infallible - Freddie Terblanche

                          Manufacturing
                            Transpaco continues to feel strike effects
                            'Talk shops' achieve little for transformation

                            Education
                              CUT goes green with the Solar-Flower
                              JB Marks Education Trust to hold career networking session
                              Sign language approved as first language

                              Tourism
                                A guest house fit for a Sir - Evan-Lee Courie
                                Joburg gears up for World Orchid Conference
                                [10 Things I Love About...] Stellenbosch - Brian Berkman

                                ICT
                                  Why the cloud is transforming data into a new global currency - Mark Ridley
                                  How to tie in EBay to your e-commerce strategy - Stuart Gonsal
                                  M4JAM launch exceeds expectations

                                  Logistics
                                    Distance learning - the pitfalls addressed

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Kings of Chaos back in SA
                                      African and UK creatives to gather for three-day Joburg event
                                      Nail treatments on the go - Jessica Taylor

                                      Automotive
                                        Ford to launch first right-hand-drive Mustang
                                        GM achieves success in key African markets
                                        Ford launches new Transit model into African market

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