Weekly Newsletter
Friday, 06 January, 2005
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Edition 01 of 2006, Friday, 06 January 2006

Dear Reader,

Welcome to the New Year!

With the 1st week of the year over, most of us are looking at getting back into the swing of things, preparing the younglings for back to school, or for school for the 1st time.

We would like to wish all and sundry a most prosperous 2006.

Be a winner with Nedbank Home Loans! Apply for a bond with Nedbank and you stand a chance to win fabulous prizes!

The Cape Town residential property market enjoyed a roaring December, say estate agents – and there are still tantalising pockets of opportunity to make healthy returns in 2006. Places.co.za also gives us a closer look at Cape Town, one of the most beautiful cities in the world, in Focus On

Enjoy!
The editor

 

 
>> Real Estate News - The crises that isn't

A horde of agents will leave' the industry next year - as they did last year and the year before

Estate agents will have to work harder to keep their jobs next year, as the property market settles down after six years of booming growth.

But forecasts by major agencies of 20 000 estate agents joining the ranks of the unemployed are wishful thinking: there won't be more pickings for the agencies. Despite complaints of a tightening market, deeds office data collected by Standard Bank shows houses selling steadily at about 160 000/year. It is likely to be the same in 2006...
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>> Cape Town - Bumper season for sellers

The Cape Town residential property market enjoyed a roaring December, say estate agents – and there are still tantalising pockets of opportunity to make healthy returns in 2006.

Johannesburg residents proliferated among the property hunters this Christmas holiday season, with Atlantic Seaboard flats top of the list of must-haves...
>> Focus on Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

17th Century Victorian station that became the vibrant, friendly Mother City of South Africa, with the majestic Table Mountain, a sight of international renown. Fascinating historical heritage, museums, places and peoples.

View Properties in Western Cape | View Properties in Cape Town
>> Property of the week

Cape Town, Bakoven

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3

The ultimata has been achieved in creating this unique Penthouse commanding uninterrupted 360 degree views of sea and mountains situated in the most sought after position epitomising an international lifestyle.

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>> Have Fun - Is Your Pet Home Alone?

Like working parents who fret over their kids, pet owners, can be plagued with guilt. Just what does your dog do at home alone all day? Is he pining away for you? Does she long for another dog to play with? Is your cat lonely while you're at work?

Many of us can't stay home with our pets all day long, but that doesn't mean you can't have a happy dog or cat. As with children, quality can help make up for lack of quantity, according to animal behaviorist and CALLING ALL PETS host Patricia "Trisha" McConnell...
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