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'Smart strategies' for first-time property buyers
First time buyers looking for affordable properties should consider smaller homes, cheaper commutes and properties in need of renovation. [Read More]
Tough new laws for electric fences
Property owners are at risk if someone gets hurt because of faulty or non-compliant electric fencing, says John Graham of HouseCheck. [Read More]
Being a good neighbour can boost your property's value
"One of the best ways for home owners in any area to add value to their properties is to work with others to create the type of neighbourhood that will attract more buyers and boost home prices"[Read More]
Joburg property valuer warns 'rates holiday' is over
From this week, a new Joburg property valuation roll will be open for inspection to the public, with some residents in for a shock with rates and taxes increases of up to 50 percent.[Read More]
Joburg aims to fix problems by June
Joburg has a 114-page Action Plan to deal with the auditor-general's queries. "The strategic objective is to get an unqualified opinion this year and a clean audit for 2013," says the plan.[Read More]
When can one mortgage a property to finance a business venture?
When reading the life stories of successful entrepreneurs it becomes clear that, very often, at some point in their careers they have mortgaged their homes to finance their businesses.[Read More]
Do renovations and additions make properties more desirable ?
In today's competitive real estate environment, renovations or additions to a property can add value and give a homeowner an advantage over other sellers in a particular area, says Adrian Goslett, of RE/MAX of Southern Africa. [Read More]
Capetonians will have 2 months to contest Cape Town property valuations
The City of Cape Town's latest valuations will be released next week, and property owners will have until 30 April 2013 to contest discrepancies. [Read More]
New environmental laws to clarify issues around coastal properties
Draft changes to coastal legislation are in the pipeline that include new definitions for the legally crucial high water mark and for estuaries - those environmentally sensitive areas where rivers discharge into the sea.[Read More]
Environmentalists battle over development rights on private property
Durban environmental planners have won the first round of a bruising battle to decide whether cities and municipalities have the legal right to protect sensitive environments from private property developers. [Read More]
Orange Grove slum property demolished
Thanks to the vigilance of the Orange Grove Residents' Association, a slum house that was causing endless problems in Second Street has finally been demolished.[Read More]
