Legislation
What investors should know about South African Real Estate Sector
South Africa has some interesting new real estate legislation that is destined to make an impact on how investors and property owners operate within the sector. ... Full story
South Africa can expect a new REIT regulation in 2013
South Africa’s new Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) legislation has been earmarked for finalisation in 2013. ... Full story
Real estate sector keen to comply with CPA transparency concepts
Real estate sector keen to comply with transparency concepts of new consumer protection act – but still not sure how they will apply. ... Full story
New national 'green' building regulations
New national ‘green’ building regulations are “just what south africa needs” - but they will add considerably to the basic cost of building. ... Full story
CPA eroding property profits
The real estate sector will be exempted from certain provisions of the Consumer Protection Act if industry players have their way. ... Full story
New energy efficiency construction regulations to overhaul building norms
New energy efficiency construction regulations, which became effective on November 9, have far-reaching implications and will change the face of the architecture and engineering industries. ... Full story
New regulations moving South Africa forward strongly towards sustainable building
In an exciting and significant development that sees all new buildings and refurbishments in South Africa having to comply from 9 November 2011 to minimum standards of energy efficiency, the SABS have developed SANS 10400 part XA – the first of a set of minimum standards for environmental sustainability in new and refurbished buildings. ... Full story
Expropriation legislation - The interpretation
A recent constitutional court judgment has left open the possibility that some home owners could lose their properties without knowing what they will receive in compensation. ... Full story
Government and Developers to work within environmental legislation to achieve sustainable development
In a world where environmental sustainability is key to the survival of future generations, communities across the board need to become involved in protecting our natural resources. ... Full story
Bill to grab property back to MPs
The controversial Expropriation Bill has been reviewed and is on its way back to Parliament, Mandla Mabuza, acting director-general in the Department of Public Works, told Parliament’s public works committee yesterday. ... Full story
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Village View gets R20 million Facelift
The stylish Village View shopping centre in Bedfordview is undergoing a R20 million makeover by owners The Cavaleros Group. ... Full story
