Can SA's once-mighty construction sector be revived?

The Competition Commission has approved without conditions the buyout by Kutana Construction of a 51% beneficial interest in Aveng Grinaker LTA from Aveng Africa. The former is a black women-owned company.
The deal ticks off a major black economic empowerment transaction……more

Amended property sector code is now legally binding

The Amended Property Sector Code, which was gazetted for public commentary towards the end of 2015, is now legally binding to entities and organisations operating in the property sector, says Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies.
The Amended Property Sector Code……more

Attend the Africa Property Investment Summit & Expo 24-25 Aug

Running for its eighth consecutive year, the Africa Property Investment (API) Summit & Expo will be held this year at the Sandton Convention Centre, Sandton Central, on Thursday 24 and Friday 25th August 2017. 
 Special focus will be placed on sub-Saharan……more

Atterbury features prominently amongst SAPOA award winners

Landmark property development projects from Atterbury, the leading South African property developer and investor, once again featured heavily among the winners of the coveted South African Property Owners Association (SAPOA) Awards in 2017.
Atterbury’s development of Mall of Africa was……more

Understanding commercial lease deposits and how they work

A tenant is required to pay the landlord a deposit, a predetermined sum of money, before taking occupation of any commercial premises.
“This deposit is kept by the landlord to serve as security during the period of the lease,” says Leon……more

State of Transformation Report for the Property Sector launched

According to the Property Sector Charter Council's (PSCC) recently launched 2015-2016 State of Transformation Report for the Property Sector, the South African property sector is making reasonable efforts towards transformation, but it needs to pick up the pace.
The launch coincided……more