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04 Apr 2017

Growth in sectional title real estate presents new opportunities for insurers

By Janice Roberts

The responsibilities of trustees and executives impacting community and collective property schemes, including golf estates, have become more onerous, due to specific legislative requirements in the Community Schemes Ombud Service (CSOS) Act.  This, says Karl Bishop, head of Santam Specialist Real Estate, has a significant impact on the property insurance solutions provided to consumers, and calls...
08 Mar 2017

Nearly half of SA’s commercial property development in Sandton

By Janice Roberts

Nearly half of all the office development taking place in South Africa right now is happening in Sandton. Sandton Central is the epicentre of this development, which includes many of the most cutting-edge, exciting and innovation new buildings on the continent.The latest research in the South African Property Owners Association Office (SAPOA) Vacancy Survey for...
21 Feb 2017

Robust UK Property Market Provides Shelter from EU Storms

By Janice Roberts

Increased uncertainty in the European Union this year will have a positive effect on the UK, making it a more attractive property investment destination than its European counterparts. This is according to global property investment firm IP Global’s Director of Africa, George Radford.
17 Jan 2017

Weak Economic Conditions Weigh On SA's Housing Market

By Janice Roberts

A weak macroeconomic environment, still-high household indebtedness, and rising interest rates burden the South African housing market, said S&P Global Ratings in a report published today on RatingsDirect, entitled Weak Economic Conditions Are Weighing On South Africa’s Housing Market.
17 Jan 2017

Consumer Confidence key to Residential Property Market Recovery in 2017

By Janice Roberts

Consumer confidence as a driver of long-term decision making will be the key to the recovery of the residential property market in 2017.
23 Sep 2016

New appointment at Cushman & Wakefield

By Janice Roberts

Cushman & Wakefield Excellerate Advisory has received a considerable boost with the appointment of real estate industry veteran Gavin Klarmann, who is committed to continue driving property advisory disciplines forward in South Africa, and delivering the best international standards in the local market.
14 Sep 2016

Liberty customers to get first bite of this year's most anticipated property listing

By Janice Roberts

Existing Liberty policy holders have until 31 October to invest in the soon to be listed Liberty Two Degrees Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) via a new Liberty portfolio that will hold shares in Two Degrees.
13 Sep 2016

Attacq achieves good growth

By Janice Roberts

Attacq Limited today posted its annual results for the year ended 30 June 2016. The year was a highlight year for Attacq and the company showed healthy results, despite a very challenging local climate and volatile international market conditions.
05 Sep 2016

Emira launches strategic venture with ONE to boost its rural retail investments

By Janice Roberts

Emira Property Fund today announced it has joined forces with retail property specialists ONE Property Holdings to grow their retail assets together and create a larger low LSM retail portfolio. For this venture, Emira and ONE will launch a specialised fund by the name of Enyuka Property Fund. Enyuka is the Zulu word for ascend.
30 Aug 2016

The sad house

By Janice Roberts

My husband and I have done a bit of house-hunting over the last few weeks.  While we’re looking for more space to accommodate my husband’s hobbies (collecting cars and motorbikes) and my book collection, we’re taking our time about moving house. During our outings with realtors to look at various properties, we’ve seen some sad...
23 Aug 2016

Liberty plans to list portion of property portfolio on JSE

By Janice Roberts

  Liberty whose investments include the iconic Sandton City – “the richest square mile in Africa” – today announced its intention to list a portion of its premium property portfolio on the JSE as a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), to be called Liberty Two Degrees before the end of 2016. The listing will enable...
17 Aug 2016

Property - where to invest now

By Janice Roberts

George Radford, Africa Director of international property investment firm IP Global says the United Kingdom continues to be a firm favourite for South African clients.   The outskirts of London and regional cities such as Manchester and Birmingham have seen increased attention from foreign investors “due to their robust economies and growth opportunities. Australia is another...