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‘Junk status’ no cause for panic in the property market
Irrespective of ‘junk status’ or economic conditions, there are always people buying or selling property, but affordability and pricing will be key...
26 Apr 2017
New homes on historic farmland in Cape’s Capri from R1.795m
Scenic Capri in the Western Cape has been earmarked for the development of a new gated estate, with turnkey homes priced from R1.795m including VAT...
26 Apr 2017
Top international residency programmes for South Africans
Following junk status and political uncertainty, more of the wealthy are looking at 'Plan B' second residency and citizenship-by-investment options...
25 Apr 2017
Home prices rising in Cape Town’s affordable Pinelands
A lack of appropriate housing sees retirees in Pinelands holding on to their homes, which is putting pressure on the mid-market segment from R2.9m...
25 Apr 2017
Investors, cash in on Cape Town student flats
Investor opportunities are on the rise across Cape Town as students opt for private studio and 1-bed flats, with rentals ranging from R6.5k to R25k...
25 Apr 2017
Tenants will feel the pinch when petrol price rises
Property is a long-term investment and to a large extent resilient to short-term economic fluctuations, but not the rental market. Read on…...
25 Apr 2017
Where to find affordable beachfront property in the Western Cape
The lifestyle, gated estates and accessibility to Cape Town are major drawcards for those buying homes in Costa da Gama and Capricorn Beach...
24 Apr 2017
SA’s downgrade increases risk of tenants defaulting on rent
SA’s ’junk’ downgrade is set to shake things up in the property market, and sectional title owners and landlords need to be aware of the risks...
24 Apr 2017
KZN South Coast retirement village development opportunity
With the development of 60 retirement units approved, a property in Pennington, part of the Umdoni coast of KwaZulu-Natal, is on the market R9.85m...
24 Apr 2017
Oranjezicht and Higgovale property values rising exponentially
Nestled between the Cape Town CBD and Table Mountain, Oranjezicht and Higgovale are luxury home investment hotspots and values just keep climbing...
24 Apr 2017
Take a peek: 5 opulent Joburg mansions 'fit for a king'
Want to see how the other half live? With price tags of up to R110 million, these Johannesburg homes are the embodiment of opulent living…...
21 Apr 2017
Prime beachfront plots in new West Coast estate from R349k
With plots selling from R349k and plot-and-plan homes from R1.149m, Atlantic Waves in Laaiplek, only 140km from Cape Town, offers good value...
21 Apr 2017
Durban Berea's older homes converted to prime office space
In a 'business-driven, avant-garde' approach, some of the older Victorian and Edwardian homes have been transformed into prime commercial premises...
21 Apr 2017
Slower-paced lifestyle in George draws more upcountry buyers
George on the Garden Route is increasingly being seen as a ‘safe haven’ for retirees and an excellent choice for families semigrating to the Cape...
21 Apr 2017
Top-end food and views on offer in new Camps Bay restaurants
Eateries with ocean views are increasingly 'en vogue' in Cape Town, with The 41 and Melissa’s Mantra Café winning over foodies in Camps Bay...
21 Apr 2017
Century City in the Western Cape still an ‘investor’s paradise’
Century City has seen 16% growth in freehold prices and almost that in some sectional titles this past year, with apartments averaging around R2.35m...
20 Apr 2017
Luxurious retirement hotel on the horizon for Plettenberg Bay
Plett Platinum, a retirement development in Plettenberg Bay, is set to offer different levels of frail care with prices ranging from R2.2m to R3.7m...
20 Apr 2017
Expropriation Bill, ‘not the draconian law’ property owners may think
There are significant improvements to the current act and there will be 'no expropriation without compensation'. A legal expert explains...
20 Apr 2017
Apartments selling from R475k in new Paarl estate
With studios from R475k and 1-bed units from R545k, La Vie in the Western Cape’s scenic town of Paarl is a win-win for investors, tenants and buyers...
20 Apr 2017
Traffic and transport costs are reshaping SA’s property markets
Traffic avoidance is influencing property buying decisions, particularly in Johannesburg and Cape Town, as people look to live closer to work...
19 Apr 2017
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