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The DA in Tshwane warns residents of an impending increases in property rates due to recent property valuation roll reviews, urging property owners to assess their valuations and submit objections if necessary.
The DA in Tshwane warns residents of an impending increases in property rates due to recent property valuation roll reviews, urging property owners to assess their valuations and submit objections if necessary.
EThekwini Municipality's Cleansing and Solid Waste Unit plans to increase domestic refuse removal tariffs by 9. 9% from July 2025. This decision has sparked criticism from local residents and ratepayer associations, who argue that service delivery issues must be addressed before any price hikes.
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 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.
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.
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.
First-time buyers are not only facing steeper home prices but banks have also been obliged to adopt a more conservative stance towards credit provision - however despite the expropriation act, ownership still safe.
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.
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
And, retail developments are likely to follow in areas where residential growth occurs, says economist John Loos.
Academic says no case for optimism regarding the economy’s outlook based on the most recent interest rate cut but property group says it will bring relief.
South Africans can brace for an electricity tariff increase in April. This means saving of a mere R170 for those owning a R1m home, will hardly make a dent in the pockets of hard-hit South African consumers.
A saving of a mere R170 for those owning a R1m home, will hardly make a dent in the pockets of hard-hit South African consumers.
Residents of Durban are struggling with severe water shortages, prompting calls for urgent municipal action as community leaders demand accountability
Speaking to Independent Media Property recently, Neil Gopal, CEO of SAPOA (South African Property Owners Association), said despite recent positive trends in the property market, the ongoing issues at the municipal level threaten to possibly derail the commercial and industrial property sector’s recovery.
eThekwini Municipality’s Revenue Management Unit is launching an aggressive campaign to register customers for its e-Services platform, aiming to enhance utility billing and communication amidst postal service disruptions.
As tensions rise over the Ingonyama Trust, Minister Mzwanele Nyhontso calls for clarity from King Misuzulu regarding the board's future.
South Africans are facing increasing financial pressure as high interest rates lead to home losses. This article explores the implications of the South African Reserve Bank's policies and the urgent need for rate cuts
City Power disconnects electricity for multiple body corporates in Midrand due to R40 million in unpaid bills, exposing the ongoing issues of electricity theft and defaulting customers.
City Power conducts electricity cut-off operations in Lenasia, Johannesburg, targeting businesses with R60 million in unpaid bills, as the power utility grapples with a citywide debt of R9. 6 billion.
The City of Johannesburg has reimbursed over R1 million in property rebates to elderly homeowners, benefiting more than 20 000 pensioners.
Bluff residents fed up with persistent sewage problems and slow municipal response, form ‘Team Rescue eThekwini’ to address service delivery issues. With over 100 years of collective expertise, this volunteer group is already making waves in resolving critical infrastructure challenges.
Without churches, society would easily descend into chaos, so the importance of their role in society cannot be overlooked.