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Cheaper to buy than to build
The latest data from Absa Home Loans indicates that building a new home is just becoming too expensive, especially during this period of economic uncertainty and rising electricity costs... read more>>

Trends driving the transformation of building systems

Neil Cameron

Building efficiency is being reinvented by connected-building technologies. Building equipment and systems are becoming more integrated and intelligent...

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Bond sell-off sparks drop in property index

Alistair Anderson

The FTSE/JSE South African listed property index (Sapy) has lost 9.48% of its value since the beginning of March, mainly because of the sell-off in bonds this year...

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Increase in online activity in property market expected

Almost half of South African households has at least one member with access to the internet...

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Property
Assessing transfer prices remains a challenge for Africa
A rapidly growing middle class and urbanisation are expected to continue to contribute to the impressive economic progression in Africa, with real estate development a prime catalyst driving this growth... read more>>
Arrowhead Properties chairman steps down
Commercial
Intu announces margin reduction and extension to term loan
Intu Properties, formerly named Capital Shopping Centres, announced on Monday a margin reduction and extension to the £352 million term loan within its secured group structure... read more>>
Property Management
Investec completes capital raise to fund Griffin acquisition
Investec Group completed its accelerated book build which opened at market close on 17 June, raising R561m at a price of R15.70... read more>>
Growthpoint wins IAS award for excellence
The Investment Analysts Society (IAS) has named Growthpoint Properties as the winner of Excellence in Financial Reporting and Communications Awards 2014 for the property sector... read more>>
Silo Hotel the latest addition to V&A Waterfront
The V&A Waterfront in Cape Town has announced the development of The Silo, a 5,500m2, 28-key hotel, managed and operated by The Royal Portfolio... read more>>
Broll Property Group acquires Finlay Management Business
The Broll Property Group has announced the acquisition of Finlay Management Business in South Africa and Mozambique... read more>>
Residential
New home owners must budget carefully
New owners are often taken by surprise at the additional costs that come with a home and need to carefully consider their budget before becoming over-indebted with unnecessary expenses such as new furniture. read more>>
International
Five reasons housing is more affordable overseas

Richard Reed

Housing affordability continues to be an issue of importance to voters, with a recent Fairfax-Ipsos poll showing 69% of Australian capital city residents disagree that housing is affordable for prospective first home buyers... read more>>
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Business
6 ½ considerations for securing the home office

Perry Hutton

As increasing numbers of employees work from home, organisations often overlook the security needs of remote workers... read more>>
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