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Crime statistics in relation to population growth revealed
Lightstone Property recently researched crime statistics in relation to the population growth... read


Impact of subconscious psychology on purchase decisions

Things aren't actually as cut and dried as we might think when it comes to property prices... Read

Five tips for first-time sectional title buyers

It is important for first-time sectional title buyers to understand exactly what sectional title ownership entails... Read

Mitigate risks when renting out property

Steve Caradoc-Davies

One of the major attractions to investing in property is capital growth, in addition to ongoing rental income... Read

Insurance & Actuarial
Santam posts good results in tough economic climate
General insurer, Santam, posted good results for 2015, despite the substantially weaken rand and the effects of El NiƱo... read
Commercial
Emfuleni Resorts proposes R1.3 billion development in PE
Emfuleni Resorts has outlined its proposal to develop a R1.3 billion mixed-use development on currently under-utilised land in the Boardwalk Precinct in Port Elizabeth. The Boardwalk Mall would include a retail mall, a multi-purpose events venue, entertainment offerings and corporate offices. Emfuleni, together with partner Parktown Capital, believes that the current site offers exceptional opportunities for all... read
Market & Investments
Delta enters Ghana, Botswana

Alistair Anderson

Delta Africa will soon announce the acquisition of its first properties in Botswana and Ghana, in a deal worth $257m... read
Gauteng properties attract investors from African countries
Foreign investment in residential property in South Africa continues to be encouraged by the perceived weakness in the currency which ensures that foreign buyers, and buyers from the African continent in particular, are able to achieve excellent value for money in SA... read
Budget Speech announces further tax bracket for transfer duty

Simone Immelman

In the 2016 Budget recently delivered by Minister of Finance, Pravin Gordhan, the calculation of transfer duty in respect of transactions with a property value under R10 million has not been affected... read
Markets & Investment
"Pockets of glory" for property investment in Africa
There are pockets of glory, particularly in East Africa - but property investors need to do their homework before venturing in... read
Finance, business services and property still best performers in slow GDP growth
South Africa's 2015 fourth quarter GDP growth figures hold no surprises, with the only positive movement being finance, real estate and business services... read
Property Management
Turning your property into 'informal' accommodation
There is a golden opportunity for property owners to benefit from the economic downturn by offering travellers more affordable, 'informal' accommodation... read
Economic climate creates a danger of over-capitalising on renovations
There may be some good opportunities to acquire properties more cheaply in the coming months as more consumers encounter financial difficulties, but there is also a serious danger of over-capitalising on renovations... read
Understanding the terms and conditions of an Agreement of Sale is crucial

Laurence van Blerck

South Africa's land registration system is a comprehensive one, whereby, once a buyer takes transfer and the property purchase is registered in their name, they have a real right to that property... read
High Street Auction Co launches property trading platform
The High Street Auction Co has announced the launch of its new property 'Sale by Tender' trading platform... read
Things you always have to consider during office relocation

Boris Dzhingarov, Issued by Monetary Library

Business expansion is difficult. The process can go so wrong and you need to think about every single associated aspect... read
Rental
Never part with money or personal information when renting a property

Richard Gray

Searching the internet has become the norm for consumers looking for homes to rent, with classifieds websites recording huge traffic increases in this category over the past few years... read
Residential
New development on the Blok: Nineons
Blok's first development for 2016 is a 23-apartment building located between Somerset and High Level Roads in Green Point, Cape Town. It's set to launch on 16 March... read
Overall condition of home determines potential to fix and sell
Purchasing a property to renovate has benefits and disadvantages - the former for anyone adequately equipped to model a profitable return and the latter for those who risk merely feeding a financially hungry white elephant... read
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