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NCIB, UCT research African real estate
Africa is witnessing a remarkable growth of its city economies, with a rate of urbanisation that in some areas is pushing 9% a year... read


Property
Ask the experts: How will the weak rand affect property?

Issued by Private Property

Private Property posed the question 'What effect, in your opinion, will the rand's dramatic fall against the dollar have on the property market' to a number of property experts... read



Commercial
Awards for sustainable architecture open
Entries are open for the 2015/2016 AfriSam-SAIA Award for Sustainable Architecture + Innovation... read
Many benefits to gearing, but too much is always risky
The term 'gearing' in the property industry means that purchasers get access to high value assets - and potentially high value returns - with minimal initial capital outlay, thanks to the availability of financing... read
Market & Investments
IAPF announces rights offer to raise R690m
Investec Australia Property Fund (IAPF) has announced its intention to undertake a partially underwritten rights offer to raise up to R690m through the issue of 59,566,747 new units in the ratio of 23.54653 new units for every 100 units held... read
Benefits of the weakened rand
A part from other economic factors such as the interest rate and the level of inflation, South Africa's exchange rate is one of the most vital aspects to the health of the country's economy... read
Residential property market expected to remain robust

Chris Renecle

During 2008/2009, when the worldwide recession impacted property markets across the globe, both the residential and commercial property markets in South Africa experienced a decline at the same time... read
Property Management
Decision to purchase or rent depends on individual
The dilemma of whether to rent or buy a home is entirely dependent on the person's stage of life, financial situation and personal circumstances... read
Chas Everitt to implement new database technology
Chas Everitt International has begun with the implementation of a new database technology, called The Virtual Agent, at branches across the country... read
Residential
Trends of electricity management are changing quickly
Eskom's latest application to increase electricity prices by as much as 16% in July this year will affect many households negatively, says Anne Porter, head of Knight Frank Residential SA... read
Trustees play a critical role in operation of sectional titles
Trustees in sectional title developments have a critical role to play in the successful operation of the complex, says specialist sectional title attorney Marina Constas, a director of BBM Attorneys... read
Real estate market will hold its own in 2016
Private investors are finding a safe haven in property - and that bodes well for the real estate market in 2016... read
Setting the right asking price of a property
There is no program or site available online to those outside of the real estate profession that can accurately value your property. To set the right asking price it takes specific area knowledge, market savvy and even a touch of psychology... read
Lower percentage of first time home buyers expected in 2016

Rhys Dyer

The home loan market is still being driven by first time home buyers. 54% of applications are currently from first time home-buyers. This has an impact on loan-to-value (LTV) ratio, with 51% of applicants requesting a loan at 100% LTV... read
Business
How to increase your freelance earnings today!

Phindiwe Nkosi

Whether you are doing it full-time or want to supplement your income, freelancing can offer unlimited earning opportunities... read
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