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Property

12 May 2021

Property post COVID: Innovation trumps location

By Staff Writer

It used to be location first second and third when it came to picking a good property but as a result of Covid-19, innovation is likely to be just as an important factor for years to come. Riyaad Khan, Transactor in the Real Estate Investment Banking team at RMB, said the full extent of Covid-19 on the South Africa real estate sector in the long term is unknown.

20 Apr 2021

Return prospects for a diversified portfolio 'still looking reasonable'

By Staff Writer

Returns over the past year have been nothing short of spectacular, and some are worrying that it’s been too much, too soon. So here is a whistle-stop tour of the main asset classes South Africans invest in. The conclusion is that return prospects for a diversified portfolio still look reasonable.

16 Apr 2021

It’s a good time to invest in property

By Staff Writer

Nobody can deny the devastating impact that COVID-19 has and will continue to have on the global economy. Our personal finances are threatened from all ends, as the lockdown has left millions of South Africans desperately seeking additional sources of income.
13 Apr 2021

How your retirement fund can help you get into the property market

By Staff Writer

Although the world may have been flung into a Covid-induced economic recession, that hasn’t stopped some markets from thriving, despite the odds. Property is the perfect example of a market that has seen unexpected growth in a time of expected decline. In fact, Standard Bank, which accounts for over a third of SA’s home loan market, reported that home loans granted in South Africa increased by 13% in 2020.
13 Apr 2021

Cape Town's rank in Schroders' Global Cities Index improves

By Staff Writer

Cape Town has improved its position by 20 places in this year’s Schroders Global Cities Index, and is currently number 438 in the 2020 rankings. This places the city 20 places higher on the list since the publication of the 2019 Index.

12 Apr 2021

How to prepare your home for winter

By Staff Writer

Each year winter sneaks up on South Africans. With such a beautiful summer climate that lasts months on end, we’re often caught off guard when the weather suddenly changes, and the nights start drawing in.  With our properties built for warmer climates; colder weather can see us shivering inside our own homes. Use this time...
02 Apr 2021

Reward Properties gives South Africans access to luxury properties in Portugal

By Staff Writer

The launch of real estate development company Reward Properties by RE Capital and Neworld, has given South Africans preferential access to overseas investments. John Rabie, the founder and president of Neworld, and one of South Africa’s best-known developers, recently launched Reward Properties in partnership with Private Wealth Global.

29 Mar 2021

Redefining the future of shared accommodation in Bloemfontein

By Staff Writer

Converting multiple apartment blocks near the CBD to address growing need for safe, affordable furnished rooms What was once three apartment blocks managed through a family-owned trust in downtown Bloemfontein, is planned to become innovative shared accommodation catering for up to 300 residents to help meet the increasing demand for cost-effective, secure, and multi-purpose living...
22 Mar 2021

Shifting foundations

By Staff Writer

It has been more than a year since lockdown restrictions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic became a reality. The eerie footage released of deserted streets, grounded aircraft fleets and empty trains was not from a Hollywood studio, but rather an accurate depiction of the effect of lockdown regulations.
03 Mar 2021

What the wealthy are doing to grow and retain their wealth

By Staff Writer

A common discipline that’s continued to sustain a lot of high net-worth individuals to build and retain their wealth has been the appreciation for sound financial advice, money management and legacy planning through their journeys.

21 Feb 2021

Where have all the tenants gone?

By Staff Writer

In a blow to residential housing landlords but providing some respite for tenants, negative rental escalation has arrived. According to specialised credit bureau TPN, residential rentals were -0.75% cheaper on average for the last quarter of 2020.
19 Feb 2021

2020/21 Africa Property & Construction Cost Guide

By Staff Writer

AECOM has launched the 2020/21 edition of their highly-respected Africa Property & Construction Cost Guide. This is the 31st edition of the guide, published in conjunction with strategic partner, the Bureau of Economic Research (BER) at the University of Stellenbosch. The guide shares invaluable knowledge of Africa’s economy that can be leveraged to unlock investment...