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The ‘rental’ asset class is said to be growing nationally.
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Today’s remote professionals are seeking out properties that offer integrated home offices or multi-use rooms that can double up as workspaces, smart home tech amongst others.
Legal experts discuss the implications for property owners and the balance between public interest and property rights.
Farm properties are considered long-term assets with relatively stable values, unlike the more volatile nature of commodities.
The Western Cape Property Development Forum said the National Housing Building Regulatory Council (NHBRC) was created to focus on the regular structural defects of government low-cost housing projects.
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In the twelve months ended 31 December 2024, the local investment property produced a total return of 11. 5%, which comprised an income return of 8. 4% and a positive capital growth of 3. 0%.
Global construction prices show that those who choose to purchase a plot and build in secure estates are getting incredible value for their money.
Issues related to municipal service delivery and unstable local government administration have affected property values and investor confidence.
Joan Solms recently served as executive vice president of Standard Bank’s corporate and investment banking division, where she led the Western Cape real estate finance division until November last year.
Despite concerns over a VAT increase, RE/MAX of Southern Africa reports significant property market growth, driven by increased sales and favourable interest rates, with insights from industry leaders on future trends.
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The relatively low property prices in KwaZulu-Natal are influenced by factors such as economic disparities and subdued market activity.
Without clear affordability measures, long-term protections, and racial redress, the Mowbray Golf Course redevelopment risks becoming mere ‘affordable housing tokenism'.
Land Reform and Rural Development said the Electronic Deeds Registration System (eDRS) aims to ultimately replace the manual registration processes with digital streamlined systems that use technology to ensure improved security, reduce turnaround times and curb corruption.
If affordability challenges persist and younger buyers are locked out of the property market, the country risks increased pressure on rental markets, less long-term wealth generation among youth and potentially a shrinking base of future homeowners.
Many South Africans are adopting a wait-and-see attitude in an uncertain environment, with multiple headwinds. This means salary earners might opt to be conservative and keep on renting as opposed to buying a property,
NSFAS calls on accommodation providers to collaborate in supporting students as it announces improvements to the accommodation claims process.
Price tags leave many South Africans who moved to the city in shock.
Existing homeowners, especially those with variable-interest rate bonds, could find it harder to keep up with bond payments, increasing the risk of foreclosures.
Budget cuts plus land invasions and contractors abandoning projects all impede efforts to deliver houses for all.
