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BizcommunityGrowthpoint Properties’ 36 Hans Strijdom in Cape Town has been recognised with two major honours at the SAPOA Property Awards for Innovative Excellence 2026, winning the Overall Sustainability award as well as Interiors Development of the Year.
MoneywebA heritage building reimagined, and an ownership model that pairs the experience of a hotel with the opportunity of property investment.
MoneywebCitadel Fiduciary partner Mbonisi Ndlovu reviews the impacts of the proposed Regulation of Trusts Bill 2026.
MyBroadbandWhen the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) told Parliament in 2022 that it had spent roughly R12 billion on student accommodation without a central system to grade properties, verify occupancy or track spending, it exposed a problem that had been building for years: a public entity…
MoneywebOnly Realty CEO Grant Smee discusses the rise of ‘rentvesting’, digital nomads and why higher rental yields may encourage property owners to hold on to their investments.
SME South AfricaBrick-making can be a profitable venture in the construction industry. Think of the people who need affordable, quality housing and the amount of business you…
BusinessTechThe sale of Killarney Shopping Mall in Johannesburg has been approved by the Competition Commission.
The CitizenThe group said its like-for-like net property income increased by 10.6%, supported by increased tourism, higher footfall and improved retail performance.
SME South AfricaRunning a construction business is very taxing but also rewarding. Construction businesses are highly lucrative enterprises, and there are various ways to get into the…
The CitizenExperts believe long-term bets in the troubled municipality could pay off.
The CitizenBut experts warn that the market is overheated.
The CitizenBuyers over 60 are now spending an average of R2.4 million on a home.
The CitizenThey are presently leased by the group on an arm's-length basis.
The CitizenAverage rent in the Free State remains the lowest in South Africa.
The CitizenVacancies drop to below 10%, with activity subsequent to its year-end taking this to 'closer to 5%'
The CitizenForeign buyers in the Western Cape tend to purchase property for lifestyle and leisure, while those in Gauteng participate in the property market alongside local buyers.
The CitizenHowever, landlords will still need a court order to evict tenants.
The CitizenSay all the recent procurement irregularities happened 'under his watch'.
The CitizenSays institutionalising the prevention side of the fight is an important step as the disruptors do not operate in one sphere of government, and infrastructure delivery does not sit in one department.
The CitizenEncouraging signs despite the significant number of project cancellations and postponements.
The CitizenProperty is still a good investment, but not for the reasons many South Africans think.
The CitizenOwners of Springs Mall are seeking more than R1 million for a breach of contract by Bathu.
The CitizenWith repayments limited to just the interest for the first two years, the prospect of buying your own home can move from being a 'one day' dream to a 'right now' possibility.
The CitizenThe number of youths buying houses has declined from 72 000 in 2014 to 47 000 in 2025.
The CitizenA case currently before the Joburg High Court claims Tshwane is charging R8m interest on a R1.5m debt.
The CitizenIt is advisable for any tenant facing eviction to contact the Rental Housing Tribunal immediately.
The CitizenLower interest rates have boosted home-buying activity, with the BetterBond Home Loan Index up 21.8% since the low point in the fourth quarter of 2023.
The CitizenAnger about noise nuisance from a new extension the CoJ allowed to operate illegally for two years - and alleged building plan approval irregularities
The CitizenAsset sales and capital injection cut debt while improved vacancies and footfall signal recovery momentum.
The CitizenRent in the Free State remains the cheapest despite the increase.