South Africa's future is looking brighter, says Max Davidson

Wine-tasting? Bird-watching? A round of golf? A chukka of polo? A ride in a gondola? You name it, South Africa has it. Was it really only twenty years ago that this was a pariah state?

Things are happening so quickly that it can be hard to keep up...

• saving up to 2% on interest rates when you take out a loan,
  
• a 50% discount on bond registration costs,
  
• the option of paying the remaining 50% upfront or over the term of the loan,
  
• the opportunity to use the money to restructure your financial planning, and
  
• the chance to use the cash for home improvements you've always wanted.

It's never made more sense to switch to Sanlam.

DEMAND for residential units in Johannesburg’s inner city continues to be strong.

Aengus Lifestyle Properties, a joint venture between listed property company ApexHi and Aengus Property Holdings, says there was a massive response to its recent offer to sell units in its Lofts@66 residential development on the corner of Smal and Pritchard streets. The units were sold out in three days...

Cooling house prices are forcing sellers to lower their prices, which could be a very good thing, not only for buyers and the property market as a whole, but also sellers...

A dip in property price growth throughout the country is forcing sellers to moderate both their initial expectations and their final selling prices.

"Up to 70 percent of sales in all sectors are currently being concluded at lower-than-asking prices," says Mike Bester, CEO of Realty 1. But this is not a reason to worry, as the lower prices will create "a more sustainable market going forward", he adds...

After waiting all her life, 107-year-old Liesbet Nkosi will now sleep in a house she can proudly call her own - and so will her 81-year-old daughter.

In a ceremony on Wednesday, the great-great-grandmother and her daughter were handed the keys to their two new houses at Chief Luthuli Park in Benoni...

Historical Town with its dangerous coastline - 250 vessels and 2500 people lost in its waters down through the centuries.

The tragic history of the Agulhas coastline is dramatically evoked at the Shipwreck Museum, situated in the south-western Cape town of Bredasdorp, 30 km from the coast.

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Commercial property needs to be taken out of the hands of government, private investors and listed - Nedbank property finance.

Listed properties make up less than a third of South Africa's total commercial properties and it is not enough to attract foreigners to invest in the property market.

This is according to Norbert Sasse, Growthpoint CEO, speaking at the South African Property Owners Association (Sapoa) annual convention...

Don't be too hasty about selling

Homeowners who find themselves in a bit of a financial squeeze now because of the higher interest rates should think twice before they react by putting their homes on the market.

For a start, the substantial rise in home prices over the past few years means there is a good chance that even a smaller home could cost them more than the total outstanding on their existing bonds, says Berry Everitt, MD of the Chas Everitt International property group...

The proposed Regulations provide that:

• All estate agents must comply with the NQF in accordance with the Regulations prescribed by the SAQA Act and, more specifically, as contained in Government Notice R452 of 28 March 1998; and
  
• New entrants to the estate agency profession, since that is what it will become, who wish to operate as employee estate agents must complete the Qualification of Further Education and Training Certificate: Real Estate.
  
• Estate agents wishing to operate as principals will have to complete the National Certificate: Real Estate (NQF level 5 – 135 credits)

As has been noted the FET Qualification indicates that:

“Learners working towards this Qualification will find that the acquisition of competence in the Unit Standards that make up the Qualification will add value to their understanding of the sector and functioning in the workplace. The Qualification is intended to enhance the provision of entry-level service within the Property and Real Estate industry. It will provide the broad knowledge, skills and values needed in the Property and Real Estate industry.”

Just Moved?

Decorate using what you already have first

The movers have just left and you're surrounded by boxes of stuff that looked great in your old house, and you have no clue how it will all come together at your new home.

"Just because a furniture piece worked one way before doesn't mean it can't have an even better use in this new home," and "A dresser can make quite a statement in a foyer."

To make a warm, inviting environment, professional arrangers suggest you maximise the use of the furniture, art and accessories you already own. You might be surprised at the new look you can create with your existing furnishings...

The ninth edition of the Madrid Real Estate Exhibition, taking place from 29 May to 2 June, will cover a total of 100 000 square meters. SIMA’s International content will be distributed in two areas: SIMA’s Hall I (International Institutional and Investment Pavilion, and SIMA’s Inmotur (International Holiday Homes Pavilion), an area devoted to second homes in foreign countries where hundreds of property and property related exhibitors from more than 20 markets will participate...

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