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The decision to leave the repo rate unchanged at 7% and the base home loan rate at 10.5%, is most welcome, says Samuel Seeff.

Steady repo rate welcomed as housing market outlook remains weak

The decision by the Monetary Policy Committee of the South African Reserve Bank to leave the repo rate unchanged is most welcome in a climate where the economic and housing market outlook remains weak. ... Full story

For the first eight months of 2016, the SA Listed Property Index achieved a return of 7.65%, according to a report by Catalyst Fund Managers.

Bonds surpass stellar performance of listed property sector

The listed property sector has managed to outperform other equities but has been outdone by bonds during 2016 so far.

There are a number of retail development opportunities in the buoyant South African property sector, according to Robin Lockhart Ross, Managing Executive of Property Finance at Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking.

Retail Property opportunities abound, but tread carefully

THERE are a number of retail development opportunities in the buoyant South African property sector but potential investors and developers must ensure they have investigated the project thoroughly before committing huge resources.

CAPE TOWN - Last vacant Foreshore property was acquired by Growthpoint Properties on Aucor's auction event for R86.5 million.

Aucor rakes in R86.5m for vacant Foreshore property on Auction

Aucor has announced that following the stand alone auction of the last open piece of land owned by the City of Cape Town in Lower Long Street on the Foreshore, the property has been sold subject to approval by the City of Cape Town.

Mall of Africa in Midrand, Gauteng, was named the winner of the sought-after Spectrum Award for the best retail development in South Africa.

SA’s 2016 best retail developments and designs recipients honoured

SA Council of Shopping Centre’s (SACSC), on Wednesday, announced the 2016 top retail developments and designs awards during the first day of their 20th annual shopping centre congress held in Sandton.

Property Market could evolve with the development of blockchain technology, says Ortneil Kutama, Media Director at SA Commercial Prop News.

Blockchain could be a game changer for Property Industry

The way property industry transactions are conducted could evolve with the development of blockchain technology, which is effectively the machine behind the cyber currency bitcoin.

South Africa’s property market has once again been ranked as the most transparent in the world, according to JLL’s latest global real estate transparency index.

South Africa ranks 25th in Global Real Estate transparency

New research shows 75% of global real estate investment takes place in highly transparent markets, with South Africa ranking 25th out of 109 markets covered — supported by its listed property sector.

Property Owners and Investors believe more attention should be given to the real effects of disproportionately high rates and taxes increases by municipalities, says Ortneil Kutama, SA Commercial Prop News Media Director.

Why Municipal Elections are Important for Property Owners and Investors

Local government plays a major role in governance and the provision of basic public services in the country. Whoever governs the municipalities holds the key to South Africa’s success and attract property developers and investors.

Speaking to delegates at the Student Housing Symposium at the University of Pretoria on Thursday, Nzimande said his department had insufficient funds to deal with student housing backlog.

Education Minister renews call for help with Student Accommodation

Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande decries the lack of private sector involvement in resolving the accommodation crisis experienced at universities.

A lack of activity in SA's property market suggest we may not see any significant new specialized property funds coming on to the JSE.

New specialized JSE listings in property unlikely

A lack of activity in South Africa's property market suggest we may not see any significant new specialized property listings coming on to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) this year.

Building green costs on average only 5% more than conventional building, according to the Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA).

It Doesn’t Cost to Build Green, says Study

Despite the growing recognition of sustainable practices and green buildings, concern within the facilities industry continues due to lack of accurate quantifiable information regarding the financial cost and economic impacts of high-performance buildings.