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Implications of new rates and utilities tariffs for the property market
Above-inflation increases in municipal rates and utilities tariffs may prove to be a challenge for property owners and tenants.
Rapidly escalating municipal charges does not bode well for SA’s economic recovery
Municipal services are paid for by property owners. How will double digit escalations in municipal usage charges affect the economy?
Why you want your municipality to be financially independent
Municipalities are going to need to be creative if they want to sustain through tough economic conditions exacerbated by income losses from load-shedding, and increases in power costs from Eskom.
Budget 2019: What it means for the property industry
Some of SA’s top property experts weigh in with their thoughts on how this year’s Budget speech will affect the property market.
Investment opportunities in other African countries
Hear from the experts about where the best investment opportunities lie, in other African countries.
What to do about a derelict property in your neighbourhood
It’s an eyesore, it seems to attract criminal activity, and it’s bringing down your property value. What to do when there’s an unmaintained property in your neighbourhood?
Innovative ways to reduce your electricity bill this winter
The cold, wet weather translates into more nights spent at home, which can cause electricity bills to skyrocket. Here's how you can avoid higher electricity bills this winter.
Free help offered to contest incorrect property valuations
Property owners who are unhappy with their municipal property valuations have a short time to file objections and a real estate group is offering their help for free.
Property valuations shock: What homeowners can do
Joburg property owners are up in arms over the new municipal valuations of their properties, which have increased by more than 100% in some instances.
This Concourt judgement is a big win for real estate
The Constitutional Court has ruled that property owners can no longer be held liable for historical municipal debt on their property.