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A new era in housing: The Department of Human Settlements’ essential shift from housing builder to settlement enabler

The challenge for the Department of Human Settlements (DHS) is to move from being a housing...
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Landlords beware: 26 per cent of rental applicants in South Africa classified as high risk in Q1 2025

More than a quarter of South African rental applicants were classed as high-risk in the first...
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How ageing infrastructure is impacting the local property market in South Africa

The local property sector is facing challenges due to ageing public infrastructure, which suffers...
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Shifting trends: 19. 3 per cent of office properties now being converted to residential and mixed-use developments

A notable 19.3% of office property purchases are intended for conversion to residential or...
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Cape Town’s township micro developers get the green light as red tape is cut

The City of Cape Town's ammendment to its Municipal Planning By-law promotes development within...
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Despite 5% rise in credit demand, mortgage advances and fixed asset purchases lag behind

Credit demand grew by 5.0% in May, slightly exceeding April’s 4.6% and surpassing market...
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South Africa’s low-income households face severe housing shortage: a call for action

As Minister Thembi Simelane tables the Department of Human Settlements (DHS) budget vote on...
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Four-year legal battle ends as Cape Town Mayor delivers homes to rightful owners

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has officially handed over the keys to lawful beneficiaries of...
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The Height of Hospitality: Blaauwberg Beach Hotel Launches ‘Sand & Sea’ Top-Floor Event Venue

Blaauwberg Beach Hotel officially unveiled its new top-floor, ocean view event venue, Sand &...
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Working from home? Discover which expenses you can claim as tax deductions

With the 2025 tax filing season looming, many South Africans working from home are asking what home...
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A trip through time as Sea Point’s Ritz Hotel changes hands, and the memory lives again

"Memory, All alone in the moonlight, I can dream of the old days, Life was beautiful then, I...
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Rising up for housing: South Africa’s youth fights the modern crisis with the spirit of 1976

In South Africa, June marks the commemoration of one of the country’s saddest chapters in the...
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South African commercial property brokers report decreased business confidence in second quarter

The business confidence among commercial property brokers declined in the second quarter of this...
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Let the memory live again: a trip through time as Sea Point’s Ritz Hotel changes hands

"Memory, All alone in the moonlight, I can dream of the old days, Life was beautiful then, I...
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JUST SOLD: The Ritz Hotel in Sea Point has been sold to this international hotel group

After much speculation, the deal has been done today and the Ritz Hotel Cape Town has been sold to...
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Design matters: discerning homeowners and investors shape the future of property aesthetics

Discerning homeowners and investors were demanding more from design (both inside and out) as South...
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Understanding the barriers preventing young South Africans from joining the property market

The growing number of young South Africans who are unable to participate in the property market due...
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Inside Sea Point’s Ritz Hotel: Big hopes, shattered dreams and no sale . . . yet, but almost

A matric certificate lies in a pile of other materials in a room in the condemned Ritz Hotel in Sea...
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How economic stagnation is impacting property transactions in Johannesburg

Property transactions in Johannesburg depict years of low economic growth, with Lightstone data...
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From Offer to Ownership: Managing Forex the Right Way When Buying in SA

Cape Town’s luxury property scene continues to turn heads internationally, with buyers from the...
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Where the River Meets the Sea – The Final Chapter in Sibaya Has Arrived with Solara Salta

A rare and limited release, Solara Salta offers buyers the chance to secure land or a complete...
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The Rising Demand and Evolution of Student Accommodation in South Africa

The demand for student accommodation in South Africa continues to surge as university enrolment...
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What the US Fed’s interest rate decision means for South Africa’s property sector

The United States Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain interest rates may influence the South...
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Bold and decisive steps must be taken to reverse the legacy of the Native Land Act of 1913

Bold and decisive steps must be taken to reverse the legacy of the Native Land Act of 1913, says...
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Grandwest Mall: a new shopping experience coming to Cape Town

Cape Town is set to transform its shopping landscape with the upcoming Grandwest Mall, a sprawling...
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Performance-based agent rankings — a proven international model — now available locally

In countries like Australia and the United Kingdom, property sellers are already using...
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Sea Point’s Ritz Hotel could soon be in new hands and ready to add some glitz to the area

Located on the popular Atlantic Seaboard, the Ritz Hotel Cape Town is believed to have been sold...
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Why short-term loans can jeopardise your home loan application

Short-term or unsecured loans can be a red flag to home loan providers when featuring strongly in a...
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Why young South Africans struggle to understand property investment

Many young people do not understand the mechanics of buying or investing in property, or how to...
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City of Cape Town Approves 150 Buitengracht Development After Rigorous Redesign and Community Collaboration

The City of Cape Town has officially approved the 150 Buitengracht development by Flyt Property...
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Hot property, cold dreams: Cape’s soaring home prices freeze out first-time buyers

Houses are simply getting more expensive – positive for sellers – yet leaving prospective...
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How lower interest rates could boost house prices in South Africa

The depressed state of new residential building plans passed in most of the country’s larger...
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Understanding the 5. 2 percent rise in South Africa’s residential property price inflation for January 2025

The annual national residential property price inflation was 5.2% in January 2025, an increase from...
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South Africa’s rental market sees its strongest growth since 2017

South Africa's residential rental market has entered 2025 on a high note, exhibiting its most...
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Transformative vision: multi-use precinct plans unveiled for Strand Street quarry

Plans to redevelop the Strand Street Quarry into a multi-use community precinct have reached the...
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Investing for the future: lessons from fatherhood

Fatherhood reshaped my perspective on investing. With a toddler discovering the world, a...
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Human Settlements Minister urges residents to prepare for severe weather

As the country braces for freezing and wet weather conditions over the next few days, the...
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WhatsApp-Style Verification Gains Ground in South Africa’s Property Sector Amid PPRA Warning

As digital platforms across industries adopt verification tools to combat fraud and build trust...
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Safety railings finally installed along Victoria Road in Clifton after public outcry

After nearly a year of repeated appeals, warnings, and growing frustration, railings along a...
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