The City of Tshwane has completed a revaluation of properties for the 2025 to 2029 period with property rates set to increase from 1July 2025. For some, the new valuations might not reflect the actual market value of their property which means they could be overpaying on rates and taxes for years...
With the deadline for privately owned office buildings to display Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) looming, SAPOA says it has received complaints from its members regarding practical problems in obtaining EPCs. Some of these frustrations include the difficulty in amending details of a...
Kenya’s luxury hospitality sector is experiencing significant growth spurred by an increasing arrival of international visitors, a stable economy, and a rising middle class. Industry experts attribute this to the country’s unique blend of natural beauty, its strategic location, and supportive...
The City of Cape Town has approved the Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) for the Blaauwberg Corridor in Table View, which relates to the areas adjacent to Blaauwberg Road, one of the most important transport routes in the suburb. The corridor covers approximately 5km from Marine Circle in...
South Africa’s leading residential property awards are officially open for entries. Set to take place on the 10th of July 2025 at the Sandton Convention Centre, the prestigious Reside 2025 Awards form part of the Residential Investment & Development Summit held in partnership with Real Estate...
South African direct real estate returns continue to improve according to SAPOA’s SA Property Trends Report for FY2024 with the MSCI South Africa Annual Property Index reporting an annual total return of 11.5%, up from 8.7% in 2023 and outpacing inflation (3%). For more detailed information on SA’s...
The Department of Employment and Labour has officially gazetted the Employment Equity Regulations 2025, signalling one of the most significant overhauls of employment equity compliance in over a decade. The regulations, effective from 15th April 2025, bring into force new sector-specific numerical...
The City of Cape Town has approved the Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) for the Blaauwberg Corridor in Table View, which relates to the areas adjacent to Blaauwberg Road, one of the most important transport routes in the suburb. The corridor covers approximately 5km from Marine Circle in...
