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Cape Town sets height limits for Waterfront development

The City of Cape Town has heeded concerns about the V&A Waterfront's proposed development of the Clock Tower Precinct and its historic grain silo complex, by laying down strict conditions about the heights of the buildings that may be erected there.
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City tells Kommetjie to remove 'Welcome' sign

A Kommetjie business owner has until Friday to remove a 'Welcome to Kommetjie' sign as it was too big and had traffic implications, the City of Cape Town said.
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V&A's grand plans for Granger Bay

Major new development is on the cards for the V&A Waterfront with plans for Granger Bay already at the public participation stage, and possibly including land reclamation, new luxury housing, a hotel and the connection of the Waterfront pedestrian routes with existing city walkways such as the Sea Point promenade.
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Great demand for 100% home loans, but banks resist

Roughly 20% of all bond applicants in South Africa require 100% bonds today - but the rejection rate on this type of application is always a great deal higher than the average.
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Destruction of Hout Bay dunefields offers hard lesson for city planners

Older Capetonians will remember the Hout Bay dunes as they used to be, and probably many remember sandboarding and beach-buggying on what was once the most prominent dunefield on the peninsula.
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Luxury flats gain traction in Sandton

The massive growth of the Sandton CBD, combined with what is fast becoming a sought-after, cosmopolitan lifestyle, has led to growing demand for luxury flats with price tags in the upper millions, says Seeff Sandton agent Michelle Shane.
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Joburg threatens to sue over billing complaints

The City of Joburg has threatened to sue managing agents and attorneys for damages for 'creating reputational risk' if they complain to The Star's Metrowatch about absurd accounts.
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'Poor will suffer' if Cape agricultural land lost

It is 'irresponsible' of the mayoral committee to support carving up Cape Town's 'hidden jewel' of agricultural land in Philippi to private developers for a quick buck, because the poor will suffer, say civic and farming organisations.
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Pretoria landmark gets new lease of life

The Sterland cinema and shopping mall complex in Arcadia is being redeveloped and expanded at a cost of R80 million by co-owners Atterbury Property Holdings and Genesis.
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Wrong numbering adds to Joburg billing woes

Does he live at number 4 Medusa Street, or number 6? Kensington resident Dave Holmes is thoroughly confused. And it appears the city is too, because on his electricity bill, the left hand side reflects number 4 and the right-hand side number 6 - a happy compromise for the city, said Holmes.
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Neighbours 'should be cautious in agreeing to building plan departures'

Brian's neighbours want to put a second story on their existing thatched roof house, which like many older Cape Town properties has been built over the building line. This house is only 2 meters from the boundary.
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