Property Wallpost Africa

Katja Hamilton
SOUTH AFRICA
Clarens leads Sandton as SA's first 'smart town' with innovative electricity management programme

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[Katja Hamilton] Clarens, South Africa's inaugural "smart town," pioneers smart-city efforts with smart meters, electric vehicle stations, and load curtailment for sustainable energy management...

Posted 28 days ago | Like
Katja Hamilton
SOUTH AFRICA
SAPS housing project draws political scrutiny in Western Cape

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[Katja Hamilton] SAPS, with corporate partners, has been building homes for crime victims, an initiative that has been criticised as political maneuvering by political leaders...

Posted 30 days ago | Like
Yael Geffen
SOUTH AFRICA
#BudgetSpeech2024: Well-intentioned yet insufficient

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[Yael Geffen] Finance Minister's budget is well-intentioned but insufficient, says Yael Geffen of Lew Geffen Sotheby citing concerns over taxes and housing affordability...

Posted 1 month ago | Like
Andrew Golding
SOUTH AFRICA
#BudgetSpeech2024: Pragmatic moves but missed opportunities

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[Andrew Golding] Andrew Golding regrets the lack of extension for solar incentives, but overall, the National Budget is pragmatic, he says...

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Samuel Seeff
SOUTH AFRICA
#BudgetSpeech2024: Finance Minister urged to keep personal and property taxes unchanged

Source: Supplied. Samuel Seeff, chairman of the Seeff Group.
Source: Supplied. Samuel Seeff, chairman of the Seeff Group.
[Samuel Seeff] Minister urged to make no changes to personal and property taxes in order to maintain stability and financial predictability...

Posted 1 month ago | Like
Andrew Golding
SOUTH AFRICA
Sectional title house prices rising faster than freehold – for first time in two decades

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[Andrew Golding] Sectional-title property prices in Q4 2023 outpaced freehold prices for the first time in 20 years, showing a growth trend of +1.8% compared to +1.5%...

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Bryce O’Donnell
SOUTH AFRICA
#BizTrends2024: Beyond the building - how precincts are rejuvenating the office space

Source: Supplied. Abcon Development managing director, Bryce O’Donnell.
Source: Supplied. Abcon Development managing director, Bryce O’Donnell.
[Bryce O’Donnell] In 2024, property development adapts to evolving trends: the return to offices driven in particular by collaboration needs...

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Andrew Golding
SOUTH AFRICA
Lower inflation a positive indicator for potential interest-rate cuts - Andrew Golding

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[Andrew Golding] Housing market stability persists, but high debt costs and economic challenges persist, impacting consumers and businesses...

Posted 2 months ago | Like
Rhys Dyer
SOUTH AFRICA
#BizTrends2024: Emerging developments in the home loan landscape

Source: Supplied. Rhys Dyer is the chief executive officer of ooba Home Loans.
Source: Supplied. Rhys Dyer is the chief executive officer of ooba Home Loans.
[Rhys Dyer] To better understand the major property trends set to shape the year ahead, ooba Home Loans CEO Rhys Dyer first unpacks the year that was, before sharing his 5 projected trends for 2024...

Posted 2 months ago | Like
Stefan Botha
SOUTH AFRICA
#BizTrends2024: Continued rise of women in property ownership

Source: Supplied. Stefan Botha, director of Rainmaker Marketing.
Source: Supplied. Stefan Botha, director of Rainmaker Marketing.
[Stefan Botha] As we enter 2024, the momentum established in 2023, where women took the lead in property ownership, is anticipated to persist, further shaping the real estate landscape...

Posted 2 months ago | Like
Hayley Ivins-Downes
SOUTH AFRICA
#BizTrends2024: Investment opportunities abound amidst changing buyer behaviour

Source: Supplied. Hayley Ivins-Downes, head of digital at Lightstone.
Source: Supplied. Hayley Ivins-Downes, head of digital at Lightstone.
[Hayley Ivins-Downes] South Africa's residential property market is poised for growth, given the right political and economic environment...

Posted 2 months ago | Like
Grant Smee
SOUTH AFRICA
#BizTrends2024: Lifestyle-focused buying surges in small towns, while distressed sales create bargain opportunities

Source: Supplied. Grant Smee, managing director of Only Realty Property Group.
Source: Supplied. Grant Smee, managing director of Only Realty Property Group.
[Grant Smee] While 2023 was stable for property with slow growth; mid-2024 interest rate cuts promise momentum with remote-work opportunities and a surge in distressed sales driving purchases...

Posted 2 months ago | Like
John Jack
SOUTH AFRICA
#BizTrends2024: Cash retail is king in commercial property

Source: Supplied. John Jack, chief executive officer of Galetti Corporate Real Estate.
Source: Supplied. John Jack, chief executive officer of Galetti Corporate Real Estate.
[John Jack] 2024 trends: Western Cape demand, lowered interest rates, auction popularity, and retail businesses that deal primarily in cash transactions hold a dominant position...

Posted 2 months ago | Like
Paul Stevens
SOUTH AFRICA
#BizTrends2024: Challenges and opportunities in a shifting landscape

Source: Supplied. Paul Stevens, chief executive officer of Just Property Group.
Source: Supplied. Paul Stevens, chief executive officer of Just Property Group.
[Paul Stevens] The South African property market in 2024 faces economic recovery, election uncertainty, and evolving buyer trends. Despite the cautious economic outlook, optimism exists...

Posted 2 months ago | Like
Amelia Beattie
SOUTH AFRICA
#BizTrends2024: The REAL approach in building extraordinary real estate

Source: Supplied. Amelia Beattie, chief executive at Liberty Two Degrees.
Source: Supplied. Amelia Beattie, chief executive at Liberty Two Degrees.
[Amelia Beattie] In SA's evolving real-estate landscape, success lies in creating extraordinary, sustainable, and community-centric spaces. The REAL approach emphasises retailtainment, customer experience, strategic partnerships, and sustainability for lasting impact...

Posted 2 months ago | Like
Yael Geffen
SOUTH AFRICA
#BizTrends2024: The shifting landscape of cities

Source: Yael Geffen, chief executive officer and a shareholder of Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty.
Source: Yael Geffen, chief executive officer and a shareholder of Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty.
[Yael Geffen] Urban development, responding to societal, economic, and technological shifts, sees transformative trends like smart cities, green design, mixed-use developments, adaptive reuse, and resilient planning reshaping urban landscapes...

Posted 2 months ago | Like
Katja Hamilton
SOUTH AFRICA
#GBCSA2023: Driving residential green certification in 2024

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[Katja Hamilton] The Green Building Council of South Africa aims to increase green certification in the residential-property sector, addressing environmental impact, energy consumption, and waste…

Posted 4 months ago | Like
Katja Hamilton
SOUTH AFRICA
Temporary closure of Langa indoor sports centre

Source: City of Cape Town.
Source: City of Cape Town.
[Katja Hamilton] Langa indoor sports centre temporarily closed due to storm damage. Roof repairs ongoing after inspection by Cape Town engineers...

Posted 7 months ago | Like
Katja Hamilton
SOUTH AFRICA
Cape Town hotel shatters records as world's tallest hemp building

Source: Twitter/@hallaboutafrica
Source: Twitter/@hallaboutafrica
[Katja Hamilton] World's tallest hemp building opens...

Posted 7 months ago | Like
Katja Hamilton
SOUTH AFRICA
Seeff Property Group breaks ground as first SA real estate entrant in Dubai

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[Katja Hamilton] Seeff Property Group opens Dubai office, becoming first SA real estate company in the market...

Posted 7 months ago | Like
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