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The last 12 – 18 months has proved a significantly challenging economic environment world-wide, and while it is easy to highlight the flaws within South Africa, it is a country that provides a huge amount of business and investment opportunity...

Social capital has built the global property industry; connections are everything in real estate because it’s all about people and community...

When buying, renting, or selling, clients are often met with an assortment of new phrases related to the property industry. It is important for clients to familiarise themselves with these terms to avoid running into trouble later...

Here is how business owners who are in the process of buying and registering a commercial property can expedite some of the delays they might be experiencing at the Deeds office...

With semigration as a driver, demand for office and retail space in Cape Town has surged during the past year, reaching pre-pandemic levels in certain areas...

SARB's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) raised the interest rates by 50 basis points at their last meeting to the dismay of many South Africans and might be poised to deliver yet another interest rate hike at the upcoming meeting this week...

Plettenberg Bay has always been popular and everyone, including the country’s wealthiest, have long coveted a second home in the scenic seaside town, However since 2020, the market there has been on fire and there have been three consecutive bumper years which was largely driven by semigration...

With the commercial real estate market so competitive, the investments landlords make in technology is becoming a key criteria for prospective tenants comparing rental spaces. Buildings that offer cost-saving technology and enhanced security will have the edge...

The South African property market is constantly evolving, and it's difficult to predict the future with certainty. However, there are some trends and factors that could shape the property market in the next 5-10 years, along with some opportunities and challenges that may arise...

Given the severity of loadshedding, the most popular ‘green’ feature buyers are currently looking for is solar...

The R352m project commences this month (May 2023) and will introduce new retail choices, a revamped food court, improved shopper flows and better access to the centre – all with a refreshed, contemporary look across the mall...

Increasingly recognised globally as an emerging tech hub, attracting not only an influx of tech start-ups but also significant, rising interest from international call centres, particularly from the UK and USA...

Lion's Rest offers affordable homes in the most sought-after location in the Winelands. Don’t miss this opportunity to reserve your choice plot at launch offer special prices...

The cost of buying and owning a house has become prohibitive for many South Africans, creating a challenging house buying and selling environment. This has had the effect of strengthening the rental market, which for existing homeowners and investors can be a reliable source of additional income...

As a follow up to this year’s Africa Wealth Report, wealth intelligence firm New World Wealth has reviewed the top wildlife estates in SA for 2023...

Many are choosing to rent whilst they ride out this period of uncertainty. Those who are budget conscious are opting for a fixed rental cost rather than a fluctuating bond repayment...

While the most active price bands in Pretoria East are between R3 million and R5 million, buyers in higher price ranges are less sensitive to interest rates and are still willing to pay higher prices, whereas the East Rand has experienced an increase in sellers due to financial strain from higher interest rates...

FICA has become an important aspect of our daily lives and also affects the selling and letting of property, and there are onerous requirements pertaining to FICA when it comes to property transactions...

Millennials are increasingly heading to the property market, with this buyer demographic now comprising upwards of 30% to 42% of all property purchasers, especially in the main urban areas...

Against most expert’s predictions, the MPC decided to raise interest rates by 50 basis points at their last meeting. To the dismay of many South Africans, the MPC might be poised to deliver yet another interest rate hike at the upcoming meeting in May...