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How the Property Practitioners Act Affects You as a Property Seller, Buyer, Landlord or Tenant from
11 Feb 2022
The Property Practitioners Act ("PPA") finally comes into effect on 1 February 2022. It has major ramifications for everyone involved in the property industry.
Rising office vacancies perceived to have stalled
01 Feb 2022
The rising vacancy rate trend in the office property market has been perceived to have more-or-less stalled according to FNB's most recent Q4 2021 survey.
Future of hybrid work | Remote teams, the new HQ and virtual company culture
12 Jan 2022
According to IWG's CEO Mark Dixon there can be no one-size-fits all office space as we head into the future of work in late 2021 and beyond.
Commercial tenants struggle to improve their rental payment performance
04 Jan 2022
During 2020's Q3, commercial tenant rental payment recovery stalled, with a slight decline in the percentage of tenants in good standing, according to TPN.
Retail still has some way to go
19 Oct 2021
Retail trade sales decreased by 1.3% year-on-year (y/y) in August 2021 when measured in real terms.
Deregulating SA's electricity supply, but 'grey areas' remain
25 Aug 2021
Smaller businesses and consumers are looking forward to a reduction in loadshedding and less reliance on Eskom in the future, but what do the law changes mean.
Zoning regulations: understanding the nitty gritty for maximum returns
17 Aug 2021
Most property owners are familiar with the basic concept of zoning; that it determines the purpose which a property can be used.
Sectional title industrial property: it makes good business sense for SMEs
04 Aug 2021
In the new post-pandemic world, factors like low interest rates, and the availability of smaller 'micro-industrial' spaces combined with industrial sector.
An empty investment is not an investment at all - achieving success in the rental market
15 Jul 2021
Investors have become cautious but, if they do their homework and seek guidance from experienced professionals.
What you need to know about SA's rapidly escalating municipal charges
22 Jun 2021
Municipal usage charges are escalating faster than the consumer price index (CPI), yet there has been a deterioration in the quality of municipal services.