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‘Please support students amid housing crisis’ NSFAS urges accommodation providers

‘Please support students amid housing crisis’ NSFAS urges accommodation providers

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) urges accommodation providers to refrain from...
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Cape Town’s price tag: Can you afford the dream?

Cape Town’s price tag: Can you afford the dream?

The reversal of the semigration trend to Cape Town (CPT), due to high living costs, reflects the...
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Exploring the connection between year-end bonuses and homeownership trends in SA

Exploring the connection between year-end bonuses and homeownership trends in SA

Just over half of Standard Bank’s salary earning customers received a bonus or 13th cheque payout...
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Tshwane’s property rates set to surge in 2025/26 financial year

DA spokesperson for finance in Tshwane Jacqui Uys sounded a warning that property rates are likely...
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eThekwini Municipality writes off R526 million in deceased estate debt

The eThekwini Municipality has written off more than R500 million in debt from deceased estates....
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Unpopular decision: I’m leaving Cape Town for Joburg after just one year – here’s why

Unpopular decision: I’m leaving Cape Town for Joburg after just one year – here’s why

For many South Africans, living in Cape Town has become unbearable due to its cost of living.Gareth...
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Exploring global property investments: why South Africans are turning to Dubai, Mauritius, and Zimbabwe

Views of Dubai Marina, one of the popular areas for South African and other African...
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Semigrants rethink Cape Town move as Johannesburg property market attracts attention

Semigrants rethink Cape Town move as Johannesburg property market attracts attention

For years, Johannesburg has been feeling the effects of a mass migration to the Western Cape, with...
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A crisis in the making: budget cuts threaten South Africans’ right to housing

A crisis in the making: budget cuts threaten South Africans’ right to housing

As South Africa commemorated Human Rights Day last week, experts highlighted that budget cuts are...
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Exploring global property investments: why South Africans are turning to Dubai, Mauritius, and Zimbabwe

Exploring global property investments: why South Africans are turning to Dubai, Mauritius, and Zimbabwe

In an evolving real estate landscape, South Africans and expatriates have turned their eyes toward...
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Employees need at least 5% salary increase just to maintain spending power – tax expert

Employees need at least 5% salary increase just to maintain spending power – tax expert

Consumers are in for a hard time. They face the negative impacts of an increase in VAT, bracket...
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Estate Living in Cape Town’s Suburbs: Why It’s More Popular Than Ever

Estate living has become one of the most desirable property choices in Cape Town’s suburbs,...
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South Africa joins Japan, USA, England, China, Sweden in keeping rates unchanged this month

South Africa joins Japan, USA, England, China, Sweden in keeping rates unchanged this month

The South African Reserve Bank's decision to keep rates on hold was in line with the general global...
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Disappointing news for South Africans as interest rate remains unchanged

Disappointing news for South Africans as interest rate remains unchanged

To the disappointment of all debt holders, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announced at their...
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Finally, South Africa’s electronic property deeds registration system almost here

Finally, South Africa’s electronic property deeds registration system almost here

The implementation of the long-awaited Electronic Deeds Registration Systems Act (EDRS Act), set to...
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Why property investment is thriving in the Western Cape

Why property investment is thriving in the Western Cape

The Western Cape continues to lead a growing trend in South Africa's property market, with...
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How interest rate cuts can lower capital costs and boost the property sector

How interest rate cuts can lower capital costs and boost the property sector

Since the property asset class is very capital intensive, an interest rate cut will benefit the...
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Will South Africa’s interest rates echo Trump’s policies? Key insights ahead of the announcement

Will South Africa’s interest rates echo Trump’s policies? Key insights ahead of the announcement

On the eve of the South African Reserve Bank’s interest rates announcement, the big question...
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Taxpayers cough up R65 million on vacant state-owned properties

Taxpayers have forked out a staggering R65 million in rates and services for more than 1,000...
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The gap between Cape Town and Johannesburg residential property values continues to widen

Cape Town's property values continue to rise, relative to other regions. Picture:...
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Will interest rates be cut this week? Experts say yes, at least 25bps, but 50bps would be better

Another interest rate cut this week, together with the lower transfer duties announced in the...
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Is your holiday rental spying on you? Privacy concerns rise

  Guesthouses often make headlines, but recent stories have us questioning where...
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Cape Town’s rental prices: luxury or lunacy compared to Joburg?

Cape Town’s rental prices: luxury or lunacy compared to Joburg?

It’s a debate that never seems to die: Cape Town versus Johannesburg, who’s got the better deal...
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The importance of land reform in upholding human rights in South Africa

The importance of land reform in upholding human rights in South Africa

Land ownership, access, and the productive use of land remain fundamental to the fulfilment of...
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Navigating the challenges of selling a home occupied by tenants

Navigating the challenges of selling a home occupied by tenants

Selling a home that is currently occupied by tenants can be a maze of legal obligations, financial...
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Will interest rates be cut this week? Experts say yes, at least 25bps, but 50bps would be better

Will interest rates be cut this week? Experts say yes, at least 25bps, but 50bps would be better

Another interest rate cut this week, together with the lower transfer duties announced in the...
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A VAT increase could transform South Africans into lifelong renters, change property market

A VAT increase could transform South Africans into lifelong renters, change property market

The slight VAT increase announced by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana during the 2025 Budget...
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Navigating death and taxes: essential estate planning tips

As the adage so aptly proclaims, ‘In this life, only death and taxes are guaranteed.’....
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The High-Tech Prospects Of Human Real Estate Agents

Agents are the future of real estate—if they equip themselves with technology. The real estate...
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Inner-city property owners slam Expropriation Act for hijacked buildings as a farce

President Cyril Ramaphosa and the Department of Human Settlements (DHS) earlier this week...
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Asset forfeiture secures preservation order on R2. 2 million Hartbeespoort property acquired through fraudulent scheme

The Pretoria Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) has secured a preservation order from the Pretoria...
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SA Corporate Real Estate announces robust distribution increase, positive financial outlook

SA Corporate Real Estate, owner of industrial, retail, and residential properties in the major...
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How the slight 2025 VAT increase could shift buyers to renting instead of purchasing

The slight VAT increase announced by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana when he tabled the...
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Maitland community fights to preserve heritage amid illegal construction boom

The Maitland Ratepayers and Residents Association has urged the City of Cape Town to take...
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Springfield community demands R1. 5bn flood prevention upgrade amid rising water risks

The Springfield Civic and Ratepayers Association is appealing to the eThekwini Municipality to...
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Financing issues in the 2025 National Budget raise concerns, says real estate expert

The financing side of the 2025 National Budget tabled by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on...
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Elevate your lifestyle at Steyn City’s new Heron Heights

The latest development to be unveiled at Steyn City, Heron Heights is an exciting and attractive...
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Tickets selling fast for 2025 Cape Town International Jazz Festival as new artist unveiled

The Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF)  today announced the addition of Bombay...
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Property surge on KwaZulu-Natal’s north coast fueled by major investments

WITH billions of rand being invested in new property development and manufacturing plants on...
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