Semigration and international buyers fuel Cape Town's record luxury property boom
The luxury property market in Cape Town is booming - promising a record-breaking year for sales. This is according to Alexa Horne, MD of...
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Jun 301 min read
South African business leaders eye overseas expansion
South African business leaders are notably optimistic about overseas expansion, according to a Kreston Global report. The study found...
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Jun 282 min read
Insurance Ombuds recover R386 million for SA consumers
The Ombudsman for Long-term Insurance (OLTI) and the Ombudsman for Short-term Insurance (OSTI) have released their final joint annual...
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Jun 272 min read
Why new home loan amounts are shrinking in SA right now
The demand for home loans continued to rise, fuelled by consumer liquidity needs and the pursuit of affordable housing. According to...
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Jun 262 min read
Cape Town secures R3.5 billion for major infrastructure projects
The City of Cape Town has secured an additional R3.5 billion in financing to support its record-setting infrastructure investment plan...
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Jun 254 min read
Here's how much it costs to rent a collective workspace in Cape Town's CBD
The political uncertainty surrounding South Africa’s general election has done little to dampen enthusiasm for Cape Town's office rental...
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Jun 242 min read
Futuregrowth property fund acquires Boitekong Mall in Rustenburg
The Futuregrowth Community Property Fund has acquired Boitekong Mall, which brings the Comprop portfolio to 25 shopping centres, with a...
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Jun 242 min read
Businesses revive this one perk to lure employees back to the office
To entice employees back to the office, companies have tried offering perks like gourmet coffee, yoga sessions, and DJ parties. However,...
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Jun 212 min read
The often-overlooked R33 billion retail market in South Africa
A new report by Trade Intelligence reveals a growing roadside retail sector despite declining fuel sales. As shoppers become increasingly...
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Jun 203 min read
Home loan application data reveals semigration surge in Western Cape
The Western Cape accounted for 29% of ooba Home Loan semigration applications during Q1 2024, up from 14% at the start of 2020. In...
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Jun 192 min read
New university for Western Cape to accommodate semigrating middle class
Private higher education provider Stadio Holdings is experiencing such high demand that it is moving forward with the construction of its...
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Jun 193 min read
How much it costs to build in Cape Town vs Joburg
Years of supply chain disruptions and geopolitical volatility have driven nations to invest in critical infrastructure closer to home,...
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Jun 182 min read
V&A Waterfront to harness wind and solar for bulk of its energy needs
The V&A Waterfront in Cape Town has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Etana Energy for 43 gigawatt hours (GWh) of renewable...
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Jun 172 min read
Properties in SA selling at significantly reduced prices
Lightstone Property has highlighted the worrying number of negative sales in South Africa, where houses are sold for less than their...
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Jun 123 min read
Removal company data reveals semigration trends in South Africa
Data generated from bookings and enquiries from various brands of SA moving companies highlights semigration trends in South Africa....
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Jun 122 min read
Average rental prices in South Africa for Q1 2024
South Africans looking to rent a property can anticipate paying an average of R8,654 per month, based on the most recent rental property...
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Jun 112 min read
Accelerate to offload Cherry Lane Shopping Centre in Pretoria
Listed property group, Accelerate Property Fund (APF) says it will sell its Cherry Lane Shopping Centre for R57 million, following a sale...
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Jun 113 min read
Fourways Mall plans major upgrades and new facilities: here's what to expect
Fourways Mall is the largest shopping centre in South Africa, with a gross lettable area of 178,000 square meters and 350 stores. Despite...
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Jun 54 min read
What to know about buying property with multiple people
It's not uncommon for two people to buy a property together, notes Leapfrog Property Group. In fact, it is often the only way first-time...
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May 314 min read
Why the semigration trend is losing steam in the Western Cape
The South African Reserve Bank announced that interest rates will once again remain unchanged, maintaining the prime lending rate at...
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