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Buoyancy shown in local commercial property finance.
07 Oct 2015
While the local commercial property finance market has been constrained by poor GDP growth, rising operating costs and low business confidence in the first half
Strong growth in residential building activity on a segment level.
22 Sep 2015
The first seven months of 2015 saw improved levels of building activity with regard to new private sector financed housing in South Africa
More South Africans buying sectional title homes.
09 Sep 2015
The demand for more affordable sectional title homes is going to increase as home buyers are pushed down the buying pyramid as the economy falters.
Demand for pet-friendly complex living in SA on the rise.
31 Aug 2015
It is becoming increasingly difficult for owners and occupants to keep pets in sectional title developments, due to limited space
Areas of vibrant growth in SA's property market.
19 Aug 2015
Ongoing trends of urbanisation, migration between provinces and the growing appeal of smaller, more centrally- located homes indicate that pockets of strength
Free standing homes could dwindle in SA- survey
05 Aug 2015
The South African property market could reach a point in future where free standing houses close to major metropolitan areas become the exception
Interest rate hike in July 2015 follows the pattern of 2014.
05 Aug 2015
First National Bank (FNB) will increase its prime lending rate by 0.25% from 9.25% to 9.50% following the decision earlier by the SARB Monetary Policy Committee
Lower end of SA housing market thriving.
05 Aug 2015
Although buffeted by a range of economic headwinds, the South African residential property market's gradual slowdown in national house price growth
Healthy demand for commercial property.
05 Aug 2015
Well-positioned commercial property in outlying areas around South Africa is proving increasingly attractive to both local and international buyers
Property buyers should get pre-qualified and run their annual credit check now.
05 Aug 2015
A Credit Amnesty was announced by the Department of Trade and Industry earlier this year, which came into effect on 1 June.