South African property market poised for upswing

The positive change in South Africa’s political landscape is paving the way for an upswing in the local property market. This is according to Chris Renecle, MD of Renprop, who says that because our new President, Cyril Ramaphosa, understands business……more

Can a lessee withhold rental if denied full occupation of leased premises?

BY: ROSANNE KINDER
The Supreme Court of Appeal dealt with the question of whether or not a lessee can withhold rental if it is not given full occupation of the leased premises in the recent case of Tudor Hotel Brasserie & Bar v……more

Foreshore development violates Cape Town's transport policy, say experts

Steve Kretzmann
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Cape Town - Plans for the R8bn development of Cape Town's Foreshore have been slammed by experts, who say they violate the City's own transport policy.
The qualifying bidder for the development of the Foreshore freeway precinct, Mitchell……more

Construction begins on Old Mint Park

Atterbury has begun construction on Old Mint Park, a 65,000m2 industrial development located between Midrand and Centurion. The development is a joint venture between Atterbury and Old Mutual Properties.
The first building under construction is a business unit development offering premises ranging……more

L2D's first results fall short of expectations

BY: ALISTAIR ANDERSON
The listing of Liberty Two Degrees (L2D) promised investors exposure to some of the best shopping centres in Africa for the first time, but its maiden year was disappointing.
The company, which owns stakes in centres such as Sandton City,……more

Adding intelligence to the property game

BY: VIAN CHINNER
Machine learning offers enormous opportunities to all areas of the real estate market.
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Much discussed as a revolutionary technology of the future, artificial intelligence (AI) is already having an impact in the present, reshaping the way work is carried……more