Developers play catch-up
Developers are doing their best to make up for delays caused by lockdown but some experts believe the industry will slow in the immediate future
Apartments are attractive
Demand for compact, well-designed homes in South African urban areas is growing as people seek smaller living environments, says Sebastian van Greunen, an architect at Flyt Property Investment.
Don’t spend it all at once
One of the biggest mistakes that many first-time buyers make is emptying their savings accounts and underestimating the costs of running a home.
Virus sees industrial property spike
Stringent workplace hygiene measures and the changing nature of retail are contributing to a noticeable spike in industrial real estate activity since lockdown level.
Call for residents to santise their bins before collections
The government has designated waste collection an essential service under the Disaster Management Act but it can’t manage this alone, says Brindha Roberts, head of sustainability at Averda.
Portugal draws South African investors
Portugal continues to top the list of destinations where South Africans seek residency through investment for themselves and their families, says Chris Immelman, head of Pam Golding International.
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