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Mont Reve, a new mixed-use development in Sea Point, Cape Town, has generated R500 million in sales in just 24 hours, promising significant job creation but raising concerns among residents about traffic congestion and infrastructure strain.
South Africa's proposed 2% VAT increase could significantly impact property buyers, particularly those purchasing new homes. Learn how this tax adjustment might affect property costs, from purchase prices to associated services, and what it means for the real estate market.
A Pretoria West property developer faces a court-ordered demolition of high-rise buildings constructed without approval, highlighting the importance of adhering to municipal regulations.
Capetonians have until the end of March to shape the future of Pinelands with proposed mixed-use development plans that promise affordable housing and commercial opportunities.
Real estate often acts as a hedge against inflation, as property prices have the potential to rise.
The proposed change in VAT will shake up the property market significantly.
The portfolio achieved an average rental rate increase of 4. 1% year-on-year.
It appears JSE-listed offshore property stocks have a reasonable margin of safety built into their valuations in relation to their promising prospects.
Sometimes, arguments about responsible land use tend towards easy assumptions. This should be avoided. There are four key questions that I believe must be honestly answered by all parties during the important debate on King David Mowbray Golf Club’s future, writes Samora Biko.
The updated STP will provide a strategic plan to direct transport planning in Gauteng for a 15-year period.
The shortage of registered quantity surveyors in South Africa is causing significant delays and inefficiencies in housing and property development, intensifying the country’s ongoing housing crisis. Discover the critical solutions being proposed to revamp the sector and enhance community living standards.
Discover how KwaZulu-Natal’s R59 million Invasive Alien Species Programme aims to restore ecological balance and promote socio-economic development through targeted plant clearing initiatives.
A balanced budget would involve addressing economic growth which starts by stabilising debt to GDP ratio, investment into infrastructure and the recovery plan for Transnet with regards to the country’s freight and ports.
After nearly three decades of welcoming guests from around the world, Sun International’s beloved Grand Dame, The Table Bay Hotel, officially closed its doors on 15 February to embark on an exciting journey of transformation. The iconic The Table Bay Hotel has closed its doorsCome December 2025, the hotel will reopen as InterContinental Table Bay, Cape Town, following a major refurbishment that will elevate its offering while preserving its signature warmth and hospitality.
To ensure more private sector investment, policies need to change including those related to evictions and foreclosures - expert
Commenting on the progress made in the human settlements sector, the HDA said while the sector has made progressive strides, growth remains uneven, with significant challenges in urban areas due to rapid migration.
As South Africa's residential property market shows signs of recovery with house prices rising, experts warn that affordability challenges remain, particularly for first-time buyers. Discover how economic factors are influencing the housing landscape and what options are available to new entrants seeking homeownership.
A new report shows that in just over 30 years of democracy a quarter of white-owned farmland was restored or redistributed to black South Africans
In his SoNA 2025, President Cyril Ramaphosa said they will set up a transformation fund worth R20 billion a year over the next five years to fund black-owned and small business enterprises.
Added to that, inconsistency of service delivery has imposed additional costs on property owners, who are forced to invest in alternative electricity supplies and water backups, among other solutions.
The effect of rising transport costs directly impacts household budgets and the disposable income available for home loans and costs associated with purchasing property, says property expert.
While land reform remains a crucial national imperative, the new Expropriation Act introduces significant risks that could undermine property rights, deter investment, and create economic uncertainty - Sapoa
The company aims to eventually divest its office and industrial portfolios to focus on retail. It has disposed of 17 assets comprising about 56 000 square metres of gross lettable area. These assets were viewed as either non-core to the portfolio, problematic in terms of filling vacant space, or at the end of their growth cycle.
Professor François Viruly, University of Cape Town associate professor and director of the Urban Real Estate Research Unit, said it is becoming increasingly clear that delivery of housing by different tiers of government does not meet the required demand.
And, retail developments are likely to follow in areas where residential growth occurs, says economist John Loos.