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Latest news from the South African property professional.

Gauteng now second highest in rental income
According to the PayProp Annual Review of 2019, rents in Gauteng overtook those in KwaZulu-Natal…
19 March 2020

Coronavirus: Black swan event for property sector?
The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is a black swan event for the property sector, but not…
19 March 2020

Estate agencies monitor spread of coronavirus in SA
All South Africans, including the real estate sector, are following closely the latest news on…
12 March 2020

Why EWC in principle is problematic
Expropriation without compensation, real estate investor funds and pension funds all tie together. Estienne de…
12 March 2020

Draft regulations on PPA out for comment
One of the primary objectives with the Property Practitioners Act is to transform the property…
12 March 2020

4 practical ways to keep the lights on
As Eskom carries out critical maintenance on its failing units, South African landlords and facilities…
12 March 2020

Why the sudden haste EAAB?
On Sunday 1 March the EAAB announced they will approach the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC)…
5 March 2020

How long can Property24 increase rates in this way?
South Africa’s biggest property portal has had subscription price increases of between 50% and more…
5 March 2020

What will happen if POPI comes into effect on 1 April 2020?
The office of the Information Regulator has asked President Cyril Ramaphosa to sign the Protection…
5 March 2020

Time and tide wait for no man
The members of my body corporate took a decision at our annual general meeting, held…
5 March 2020



