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What you need to know right now about the STSM Act
What you need to know right now about the STSM Act
Owners in sectional title schemes can expect their levy payments to increase... read
Property
Future African city alternatives to creating mere replicas of Dubai, Shanghai and Singapore
Future African city alternatives to creating mere replicas of Dubai, Shanghai and Singapore

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Professor Vanessa Watson, of the School of Architecture, Planning and Geomatics, UCT, is part of an exciting speaker line-up at the upcoming African Real Estate & Infrastructure Summit in Cape Town from 2-3 November... read

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Commercial Property
Menlyn Park Shopping Centre set to become largest mall in Africa
Menlyn Park Shopping Centre set to become largest mall in Africa
Once complete, the newly refurbished Menlyn Park Shopping Centre will be the largest mall in Africa, with a total lettable floor space of over 170,000m2. The launch is set for 24 November... read
Spear to bring its Cape speciality to market
Spear to bring its Cape speciality to market

Marc Hasenfuss

There will be a feeling of déjà vu about November's listing on the JSE of Spear Reit, a property investment vehicle focusing exclusively on the Western Cape... read
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Nigeria's slowdown affects retail, investment opportunities
According to Broll Nigeria, retail landlords have had to offer rental concessions in order to retain tenants in Nigeria and falling commodity prices, coupled with the depreciation of the naira, have contributed to the reduction of Nigeria's attractiveness as an investment destination in general... read
Dispelling the mystery of property transfer costs
Dispelling the mystery of property transfer costs
Jason Gregoriades, a member of the Rawson Property Group's Cape Town Commercial Business Development team dispels the mystery of transfer costs... read
Market & Investments
Africa, Asia show increased interest in SA property
Africa, Asia show increased interest in SA property
Foreign interest in SA is no longer coming predominantly from the UK and Western Europe, says Rawson Property Group MD Tony Clarke... read
A tale of two cities, but property market outlook remains stable for 2016
A tale of two cities, but property market outlook remains stable for 2016

Samuel Seeff

Despite a now widely accepted slow-down in sales, the outlook for the residential property market for the second half of 2016 remains stable... read
Become an investor, keep your home
Become an investor, keep your home
It may be easier than you think to become a property investor, says Gerhard Kotzé, new MD of the RealNet estate agency group, by hanging on to your existing home instead of selling it when you need to move... read
Property Management
Unpacking the Community Schemes Ombud Service Act
Unpacking the Community Schemes Ombud Service Act

Justine Krige

On 7 October 2016, the Community Schemes Ombud Service Act was brought into force, which applies to South Africans living housing schemes, where the use of and responsibility for land and buildings is shared... read
Renting your home - the pros and cons
Renting your home - the pros and cons

Adrian Goslett

Although it may not have been your original intention to become a landlord and let out your property, there are certain situations in life where the need may arise... read
Basil Moraitis, Pam Golding Properties area manager for the Atlantic Seaboard, seen with Pam Golding Properties awards for Best Real Estate Agency, Best Real Estate Agency Marketing and Best Real Estate Agency Website.
Pam Golding Properties scoops Best in Africa title
Pam Golding Properties has been recognised as Best in South Africa and Africa at the recent 2016 International Property Awards (IPA) held in Dubai... read
Rental
When to buy (or run from) a tenanted property
When to buy (or run from) a tenanted property

Charlotte Vermaak

Any landlord or investor knows good tenants are worth their weight in gold. So, it goes without saying that finding a property already occupied by a dependable, trustworthy tenant is something of a bonus for property investors: immediate rental income, no upfront agent fees, confidence in the reliability of the occupant... read
Residential
Why you should ensure your agent is properly certified
Why you should ensure your agent is properly certified
Rawson Property Group franchisee for the Vaal area Stoffel Janse van Rensburg believes property consumers need to become more aware of the dangers of doing business with unqualified and uncertified estate agents... read
Private student accommodation - should you buy or rent?
Private student accommodation - should you buy or rent?
With student accommodation at tertiary education facilities experiencing a significant drop, parents are now turning to private housing options close to institutions. Top of mind is the decision of whether to buy or rent, says Misty Kesting, an estate agent at Knight Frank Residential South Africa... read
Business
How to set executive pay: A guide for rewards professionals
How to set executive pay: A guide for rewards professionals

Dr Mark Bussin

Executive pay is a trigger for many media commentators and shareholder activists, but the truth is that remuneration committees have developed several methodologies for tackling this challenging issue... read
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