Casablanca-headquartered ONOMO Hotels has entered the South African hotel management arena with the acquisition of three properties. ONOMO has acquired the […]
International hotel group enters SA market
What South African homeowners want in a better home
A recent survey by Saint-Gobain Gyproc has revealed some startling results in terms of what local homeowners are looking for in […]
Fewer buyers, but banks grant more home loans
There has been a 4% increase in the number of home loans granted over the past 12 months, even though the […]
Greeff Properties links to international real estate agency with rebrand
Greeff Properties recently announced its rebranding with Christie’s International Real Estate. Greeff’s portfolio includes 22 development projects currently on the market, […]
Airbnb community boosts Western Cape economy by R5 billion
Airbnb has released new data on the impact of the home sharing community across the Western Cape, highlighting the continued growth […]
Smaller deposit? Buy a cheaper home!
Is there any point in waiting to save up a large deposit on a home when interest rates are declining and […]
The lucrative world of short-term rentals
Investors looking to buy a property offshore can potentially recoup their money faster through short-term rentals than traditional letting options, all […]
Customisation in BIM drives dormakaba SA’s approach
According to dormakaba South Africa, the customised building information modelling (BIM) solutions it provides help differentiate the company in a fast-growing […]
Outlive your money…
Life Rights or Sectional Title? That’s the question top-of-mind for anyone planning for their retirement. Lifestyle change and medical advances are ensuring […]
What the rate cuts mean to home owners and buyers
Following the Reserve Bank’s decision to cut its repo rate by 25 basis points to 6,5% and the prime rate and […]
Repo rate cut a boost to residential property
Today’s decision by the Monetary Policy Committee to cut the repo rate has been welcomed by Greeff Christies International Real Estate. […]
Higher deposit, lower loan-to-value (LTV) = better home loan
There’s a vital factor that homebuyers need to be aware of when they apply for a home loan, and that is the […]
Rand rebound: now is the time for overseas property investment
As the rand strengthens against other major currencies, the prospect of investing in properties abroad is an increasingly appealing option for […]
Futuregrowth’s Community Property Fund invests for value in Heidelberg Mall
In December 2017, Futuregrowth’s Community Property Fund acquired its 19th retail property with the purchase of the Heidelberg Mall south-east of Johannesburg. The Community […]