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Identifying Offshore Property Hotspots for the best Investment results

The key to a successful investment property is to buy in a ‘property hotspot’, but how does one identify a hotspot in areas you don’t know well?

An artist impression showing one of the buildings at Castle Gate mixed-use precinct in Pretoria developed by Atterbury.

Pretoria gets new R6bn mixed-use precinct

Investing >>

Municipalities in terrible state

MOST South Africa’s municipalities are in a financial state so terrible, threatening their ability to deliver services, says Auditor General (AG) Kimi Makwetu on Wednesday.

Companies >>

As a larger, stronger entity we are well positioned to weather the current uncertain conditions and beyond, says Arrowhead CEO Mark Kaplan.

Gemgrow, Arrowhead shareholders approve R16 billion merger

Shareholders of Gemgrow Properties and Arrowhead Properties have approved the R16 billion merger of the two JSE-listed real estate investment trusts (Reits).

Gauteng >>

At 178,000m², from 85,000m², the Fourways Mall is now larger than Pretoria's Menlyn Park at 169,000m², Sandton City, the 131,000m² Mall of Africa in Waterfall and the 166,636m² Gateway Theatre of Shopping in Durban.

Fourways Mall finally launches, becomes the largest shopping centre in SA

After missing several deadlines, the newly redeveloped multi-billion Fourways Mall has finally opened its doors, becoming the largest shopping centre in South Africa.

Western Cape >>

Mayor Dan Plato said the budget was geared towards improving safety, urban renewal and human settlements.

City of Cape Town's R50 billion 2019/2020 budget

The Cape Town council has approved a budget of just over R50 billion for the 2019/2020 financial year.

KwaZulu-Natal >>

Makro Store will be housed within the Cornubia Ridge Logistics Park, which is adjacent to the Gateway precinct and accessible from all major highways including the M41 and the N2.

Makro expands in Durban’s booming Cornubia

Cornubia, a multi-billion rand mixed-use development in the northern corridor of Durban, has welcomed the new state-of-the-art Makro Store scheduled to start operating this week.

Free State >>

Seen on the opening ceremony is Eric Stouder, the Senior Vice President of Sasol Base Chemicals and Izandla Property Fund CEO Nonhlanhla Mayisela.

Izandla Property Fund announces Inauguration of first development project

A new black-empowered property group, Izandla Property Fund, which is backed by Investec Property (IP) and Investec Property Fund (IPF), opens its first development project.

The recent designation of the Nkomazi Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Mpumalanga will contribute significantly to the economic and industrial development of the Nkomazi region and the province at large.

Economy >>

In a move that may lead to lower property finance, auto and other loans, Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago today announced the decision to cut the interest rate to 6.5%.

Reserve Bank slashes repo rate to 6.5%, bank loans may get cheaper

In a move that may lead to lower property finance, auto and other loans, the South African central bank reduced the lending rate by 25 basis points to 6.5 % per annum as of 19 July 2019.