The property boom is over but there are still juicy returns to be had by astute buyers in 2006.

That was the message from Pam Golding Property (PGP) group chief executive DR Andrew Golding this week when he reported on what has been another bumper year for the real estate group...

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Following on last week's fairy tale concerning availability and exclusivity, I'd like to examine the topic further with an emphasis on human behaviour this time. Sellers, particularly in a buyer's market, which is hard upon us, need to market carefully if they are to be effective in both selling and realising the best price possible...

APARTMENT living, with its secure, lock-up-and-go lifestyle, is becoming an increasingly sought-after home ownership option among first time buyers.

Despite obvious benefits, however, there are some aspects of this type of property ownership that are confusing or even off-putting for the uninformed, says Mike Bester, c.e.o. of national real estate group Realty 1 Elk.

Essentially, there are two main options for flat ownership in South Africa, he says. More popular and prevalent is sectional title ownership, whereby purchasers own the property and the title is registered in their name...

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THE built environment at Cape Town’s well-known mixed-use precinct, Century City, is set to double in size within 18 months, with 14 major commercial and residential projects worth R4,3bn either under construction or about to be started.

Because of huge demand for office space in Cape Town, the bulk of the new developments being rolled out are commercial properties, primarily for owner-occupiers. The most recent office property development launched at Century City is the R350m office park The Estuaries, which sold out in 24 hours at its launch two weeks ago.

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Stick to a plan, as acting on market gyrations will harm your wealth, writes Chris Needham

Tienie van der Mescht, managing director of Sanlam Collective Investments, says that the average investor’s aversion to risk might be misplaced...

A new season is bringing a fresh dawn for workers on a large Northern Cape export table grape farm after a landmark agreement to make them shareholders.

A partnership between Peu Bezuidenhout of Naftali / Monte Estate and his workers will mean that 65 workers now own 25% of the newly established Rekopane Estate which incorporates all the assets and activities of the farm which was known until recently as Naftali/Monte Estate...

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