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Internet generation drives property sales

2013-05-13 12:36

Property purchasing in South Africa is being driven by a younger generation that relies on the internet for information, bond originator ooba says.

Delta Property plans R300m bond sale

2013-05-07 14:00

Newly-listed black-owned listed property company Delta Property Fund plans to sell as much as R300m of bonds to help repay revolving credit facilities.

Vukile to raise R250m on new units

2013-05-07 12:18

Vukile Property Fund is planning to raise R250m through the issue of new linked units for cash‚ the company announced.

Best property investment model

2013-05-06 18:19

Advice for a Fin24 user who wants to know the most advantageous strategy to start investing in the property sector.

Can I renegotiate my bond rate?

2013-05-03 17:44

A Fin24 user wants to know if he can get a lower interest rate on his home loan after improving his credit profile.

Joint bond headache

2013-04-18 13:06

A divorced Fin24 user is struggling to get his former wife’s consent to sell their house.

House price growth 'near turning point'

2013-04-08 11:02

Growth in the average value of homes in some middle segment categories in the residential market seems to have reached an upper turning point‚ an analyst says.

New era for listed property on JSE

2013-04-02 10:57

South Africa is implementing a local Real Estate Investment Trust regime that will bring about much-needed tax and regulatory changes, says the JSE.

Flexi or fixed bond interest rate?

2013-02-26 07:34

Expert advice for a first-time home buyer on the pros and cons of both home loan interest rate options.

Wealth is in the home

2013-02-18 11:56

SA is heavily indebted and not saving - but you can break out of this negative trend by paying down your homeloan and buying your own financial future.

Divorce boosts rentals

2013-02-15 06:56

Divorce is to blame for the spike in rentals for men over 39.

Innovation set to drive property sales

2013-02-04 15:07

The property market will be in full swing in the next three years, driven by innovative new offerings, an industry expert says.

Where to invest in 2013

2012-12-24 14:30

The new year could be the best time to invest, as long you choose the right asset class, in the right location and a reputable company to work with, says an expert.

More value in listed property

2012-12-03 13:54

South Africa's listed property sector advanced 1.8% last week, bringing the sector to 6.7% for November, Grindrod Asset Management says.

SA’s wealthy open their wallets

2012-11-11 15:49

Although wealthy investors are still skirting around leisure property in South Africa, they are not hesitating to pour money into developments in Mauritius.

Debt or deposit?

2012-09-25 14:05

A Fin24 user asks if it's better to pay off short-term debt at a higher interest rate, or put the money into a bond.

 

Advice for a first-time home buyer

2013-05-09 15:41

A Fin24 user who is thinking of venturing into the property market wants to know what requirements are needed to qualify for a bond.

SA investors flock to Mauritius

2013-05-07 14:59

South Africans looking for a hassle-free property investment are increasingly turning to foreigner-friendly Mauritius.

Demand pushes up property rentals

2013-05-07 12:24

Tenants can expect to dig deeper into their pockets with rentals going up and a shortage of stock developing in many areas, says an industry expert.

Calgro M3 project pipeline tops R10bn

2013-05-06 19:03

Calgro M3 Holdings says its project pipeline topped R10bn after it was awarded a R746m project in the North West.

Property transfer advice

2013-05-06 17:13

A Fin24 user with no income on paper wants to know how he can put one of two houses on his parents' property in his name.

Fica rules and property sales

2013-04-22 16:47

Advice for a Fin24 user who questions the Estate Agency Affairs Board’s power to regulate property sales outside Fica legislation.

Good news for lower-income home buyers

2013-04-09 11:11

SA Home Loans has announced its entry into the affordable housing market, a move that spells good news for house hunters earning less than R18 000 per month.

Buying your first home?

2013-04-04 20:30

Click here for a step by step guide through the pitfalls for property virgins.

Buying property through a trust

2013-03-20 16:41

A Fin24 user wants to know if it would not be better to purchase property through a trust rather than a home loan.

Landowners approach ConCourt over rates

2013-03-12 07:59

The Constitutional Court will hear an application by landowners challenging the validity of municipal levies and rates imposed by the Berg Rivier municipality.

Bond paid off but we need more space

2013-03-05 12:19

A Fin24 user has paid off her home loan and wants to know whether she should buy a bigger house or extend her current home.

Don't fall victim to tenant scams

2013-02-20 10:31

If you're a landlord, make sure you screen potential tenants rigorously to avoid falling prey to fraudsters eager to con you out of your rent.

Property cheers urban development plan

2013-02-17 14:01

Several items highlighted in President Jacob Zuma's State of the Nation speech this week hold significant benefits for the property market, says an expert.

Do your homework, Cape homeowners urged

2013-02-07 14:44

Cape Town homeowners could be in for a shock when the city publishes its 2012 revised rates, but will be granted a chance to contest valuations.

Adprop managers may have stolen millions

2013-01-13 14:07

Some property owners whose properties are administered by Adprop Property Management face massive debt after the company failed to pay municipal bills.

Court blow for indebted homeowners

2012-12-21 12:43
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An urgent interdict by hundreds of consumers trying to stop banks from redeeming property and other assets due to non-payment has been rejected by the court.

SA's rich nestled in Sandton, Cape Town

2012-12-11 11:00

Sandhurst and central Cape Town are the preferred suburbs for South Africa's multi-millionaires, according to a report.

Wendy Machanik speaks out

2012-12-02 16:13
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Wendy Machanik, the disgraced former estate agent has broken her silence about the events that brought the curtain down on her property empire.

House prices grow, but remain low

2012-11-07 11:35

The average nominal value for a medium-sized home has increased to R1 042 900, the latest Absa House Price Index shows.

Property sector unaffected by strikes

2012-10-18 15:53

Heightened socio-political uncertainty has not yet had a noticeable effect on the residential property market, says First National Bank.

SA property worth trillions

2012-09-18 18:39

The SA property sector is worth R4.9 trillion, says the Property Sector Charter Council.

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