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Latest news from the South African property professional.
Buyers look to purchase security and convenience
Hayley Ivins-Downes, head of digital at Lightstone Property shares that residential buyers are opting for…
21 April 2023
BetterBond Property Brief – the interest rate chickens are coming home to roost
The second monthly BetterBond Property Brief data shows that the number of applications for new…
21 April 2023
Tackling affordable housing: financing rental properties in townships
The property industry spotlight is on townships in recent months, as more and more role…
14 April 2023
Landlord vs Investor – why property management is no longer enough
Property Management services are scarcely a new thing. In fact, most landlords consider their property…
14 April 2023
PPRA resolves to clear FFC backlog
One of the biggest frustrations agents have with the PPRA (apart from education) has been…
14 April 2023
Today is the last day to register for the 20 April PDE exam
Candidates wanting to take the PDE exam on the 20th of April have to register…
14 April 2023
The biggest Deeds Office in the country is suddenly closed, indefinitely
In a shocking move the registrar of the Pretoria Deeds Office has announced that it…
6 April 2023
Interim inspections – when more is more
Let’s face it: traditional rental inspections are nobody’s favourite activity. Necessary? Sure. Fun or profitable?…
6 April 2023
Jobs, and affordable coastal living drive sales in the Eastern Cape
Despite persistent difficulties with service delivery and serious water shortages the Eastern Cape now prevails…
6 April 2023
Property pricing increasing in key townships
Looking back over the last decade Lightstone Property has found that property prices in key…
6 April 2023
