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Durban property owners struggle against noisy neighbours

Being a good neighbour takes patience and goodwill, which means putting up with the guy next door's penchant for cheesy 1970s music when he occasionally has mates around, or putting up with cars parked on 'your' verge when a neighbour has a family get-together.
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R5m fine mooted for property developers breaking laws

Property developers who flout environmental laws may no longer get away with paying administrative fines of up to R1 million, as the government is looking at hiking the fines to R5 million and holding offenders criminally liable.
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Liquidator denies claim Blaauwberg hotel sold for a song

The liquidator appointed to take control of the affairs of Midnight Storm Investments 386 (MSI) - which owns an unfinished Blaauwberg hotel intended to be a five-star luxury venue - has vehemently denied claims that the hotel was sold for far less than it is worth.
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Ambitious plans to transform Cape Town's Voortrekker Road

A businessman and a city planner have an ambitious idea to transform the 15km stretch of Voortrekker Road between Salt River Circle and Stikland Bridge - and they want the public's advice on how to do it.
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Joburg billing address confusion continues

Joburg property owners who have fallen victim to the City of Joburg unilaterally changing their billing addresses have been advised to go to specific walk-in centres where trained staff will assist.
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Cape Town planning proposal outrage property owners

The City of Cape Town is considering a change to the approvals process of developments that could result in losses to the value of existing homes, says Lew Geffen, chairman of Lew Geffen Sotheby's International Realty.
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Cape Town plans new life for 'tired' Greenmarket Square

Cape Town's Greenmarket Square is up for grabs as the city is looking to appoint new management to revitalise the area and turn it into a 'premium market'.
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Common property in older buildings often mistakenly listed on plans

In 1977, when the first Sectional Titles Act came about, many buildings were converted into sectional title units but exclusive use areas weren't properly defined.
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Historic Cape Chapel faces demolition

The City of Cape Town may order the demolition of one of the oldest churches at the Maitland Cemetery.
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Cape Town vows to preserve Sea Point pavillion

After 15 years of lobbying, almost R3 million in ratepayers' money and the collection of thousands of signatures from concerned residents, the City of Cape Town says it plans to preserve the Sea Point Pavilion as a public open space, free from commercial development.
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Cape Town's Long Street could become pedestrianised

Bustling Long Street may soon become a pedestrian's paradise if the City of Cape Town approves a proposal to close off a substantial section of the road to general traffic.
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