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| GENERAL PROPERTY
NEWS |
How to complain and be compensated - Property24, 05 September
2013
We’ve all had a bad customer experience, but how many of us
actually take it further? Under the Consumer Protection Act (CPA), you may be
entitled to compensation.
Hotel stocks offer a glimmer of hope - eProp, 04 September
2013
Hotel stocks have had a dismal four years but there are signs of a
recovery. After falling off a cliff three years ago, hotel vacancy rates are
starting to show signs of improvement.
Top 4 South African cities to buy into - Property24, 03
September 2013
Johannesburg tops the millionaire list with 23 400
millionaires at the end of 2012, followed by Cairo with 12 300 and Lagos with 9
800.
The African Property Investment Summit Returns to Johannesburg
- eProp, 02 September 2013
The foremost gathering focusing on African
property investment and development will be held at the Sandton Sun Hotel,
Johannesburg,South Africa. |
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| RESIDENTIAL
PROPERTY NEWS |
Think before you Build - Private Property, 04 September
2013
After sifting through the property market for months, you come to
the conclusion that the only way you are ever going to have the home you truly
want is to have it custom built.
Buying into a gated community - Property24, 04 September
2013
Gated communities have become the accepted and often desired form
of homeownership, with buyers increasingly prepared to pay the premiums
associated with living behind guarded security or access-controlled gates.
Court Orders Luxury Home to be Demolished - Private Property,
04 September 2013
The Supreme Court of Appeal's decision to uphold an
earlier judgment of the Eastern Cape High Court could have serious implications
for South Africans who believe they are above the law when it comes to building
a home. It could also have major consequences for those who have in the past
flouted the law by building dwellings or offices that have not received the
necessary approval from the municipality.
Credit amnesty and home loans - Property24, 03 September
2013
Many consumers are delighted at the thought of the credit amnesty,
proposed by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the National Credit
Regulator (NCR), which is likely to become effective before the end of the year.
Traffic changes and property value - Property24, 03 September
2013
With the densification that the City of Cape Town is working
towards in the greater Cape Town area, and the likely increase in traffic flow
that will come about as a result - is there likely to be a negative impact on
property values or the lifestyle in certain areas?
House prices overpriced by 20 percent - Property24, 02
September 2013
While some estate agents report house price increase in
some areas, others are of the opinion that residential property in South Africa
is 20 percent overvalued. |
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| LISTED PROPERTY
NEWS |
Resilient group reaps benefits of diverse investments - eProp,
04 September 2013
'Resilient group' of listed property funds outperforms
other established property groups thanks to the dominance of the funds in the
market segments they focus on.
Emira Property Fund issues R499 million commercial paper -
eProp, 04 September 2013
Emira Property Fund successfully settled R400
million of three-month unsecured commercial paper (CP) and immediately issued
R399 million of six-month unsecured CP and a new issue of R100 million
three-month CP.
BEE has worked in the listed property sector - eProp, 03
September 2013
A strong argument can be made that unlike the resources
sector, which has captured most of the headlines around black economic
empowerment (BEE), in the listed property sector empowerment policies have
worked.
Listed Property Sector Results Highlights - eProp, 01
September 2013
Listed Property Sector Results Highlights, Full-year
Results. Growthpoint Properties reported distribution growth of 7.2% to
investors for the year ended 30 June 2013, outperforming its original forecast
and delivering on higher performance prospects announced at its half
year. |
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| ESTATE AGENT
NEWS |
Using social media in real estate - Property24, 04 September
2013
While an apple a day may keep the doctor away, Eastern Cape
realtors are hoping a tweet a day will keep bad business at bay.
RE/MAX empowers Langebaan community - Property24, 02 September
2013
This year the RE/MAX brand celebrates its 40th anniversary as a
leading international real estate group, and to mark this amazing achievement,
many of the offices around the country have taken it upon themselves to give
back to the communities in which they work and live.
Good agents provide after sale service - Property24, 30 August
2013
The real test of an estate agent’s ability and dedication is how
fully he is involved with the seller, the buyer and the conveyancer after the
sale has gone through. |
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| SPECIFIC AREAS |
Douglasdale’s well-priced property - Property24, 05 September
2013
Property in Douglasdale, a Johannesburg residential suburb situated
between the suburbs of Fourways and Bryanston, is currently in great demand and
its property market is performing well.
Pretoria Sinoville's good value homes - Property24, 04
September 2013
Those looking to buy a home in northern Pretoria should
consider Sinoville, which is ideally located close enough to Pretoria’s bustling
city centre with the price of an average freestanding home at just over R1
million.
Hout Bay guest house for sale at R7m - Property24, 03
September 2013
A property in Hout Bay that is currently run as a guest
lodge is selling at R7 million and R1 million for the business.
Buying seaside property in Ballito - Property24, 31 August
2013
Ballito used to be a sleepy holiday spot and, although it still has
the charm of a beach getaway, it also offers added appeal owing to increased
development in the area. |
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| INTERNATIONAL
PROPERTY NEWS |
Bank of Japan maintains stimulus, says economy is recovering -
Business Day, 05 September 2013
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) declared the
world’s third-largest economy is recovering as it voted on Thursday to maintain
its monetary stimulus, offering a more upbeat view than last month on growing
signs the benefits of its expansionary policy are broadening.
Buy a home in Spain and get residency - Property24, 31 August
2013
South Africans looking for a European home and lifestyle can now
consider Spain as an option, with the government about to introduce legislation
which will grant automatic Spanish residency to non-European Union citizens who
invest €500 000 or more in property. |
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