Tuesday

We found 11 property related articles for you to read


Top KZN building firm close to collapse
One of KwaZulu-Natal's biggest construction groups, Stedone, is on the brink of financial collapse and a major creditor, the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), is trying to force it into liquidation so that an investigation can be conducted into what happened to the R240 million loan it advanced.
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Neighbours threaten action over Gupta properties
Saxonwold residents are now threatening legal action should the City of Johannesburg give the green light to an illegally built mansion situated within the multimillion-rand Gupta compound.
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Wetland trumps waterfront property development
While controversy rages about a proposed development at Princess Vlei in Grassy Park, another Cape Town site where a waterfront was planned has chosen the 'green path' and is blooming as a carefully protected site.
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Post-recession sales 'bedevilled by conservative property valuations'
Shifting legislation and a fast-changing, post-recession economic environment have introduced new challenges to trying to find a home loan.
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Eight Cape Town beaches get Blue Flag status
Cape Town once again has more Blue Flag beaches than any other coastal area in the country. Eight of its beaches and two marinas have been awarded Blue Flag status.
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Cape Town to get cruise liner terminal
After years of requests, Cape Town is to get its own cruise liner terminal - part of a multibillion-rand upgrade of the harbour - which should boost tourist numbers to the Mother City and provide a number of local jobs.
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Tenants 'becoming better payers'
The percentage of residential tenants in good standing improved to 86 percent in the second quarter of this year, its highest level in five years.
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How does Consumer Protection Act impact on estate agents?
Does the Consumer Protection Act imply the end of 'voetstoots' and mean estate agents can be held responsible for non-disclosure of defects?
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Durban back with four Blue Flag beaches
Durban has been welcomed back into the Blue Flag beach scheme after more than five years, with four city beaches certified yesterday as 'pilot' Blue Flag beaches.
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Sectional title owners' water, power rip-off
Thousands of sectional title property owners in Joburg are being overcharged for water and electricity by the City of Joburg by as much as 22 percent.
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Discord over Durban's Japanese Gardens
The proposal by eThekwini Municipality's parks, recreation and culture unit to change the name of Durban North's Japanese Gardens has been greeted with mixed feelings.
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