The South African Property Owners Association (SAPOA) executives and members of the board met with the City of Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality yesterday evening as part of its Meet the Mayor initiative.

On a national average basis, a continuation of the gradual rise in average time of homes on the market prior to sales points to a housing market moving away from equilibrium, and into a space where supply exceeds demand.

New R100m housing project in Walmer with at least 120 units and offering investment opportunities will address a rental accommodation shortage.

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality will spend R99m on infrastructure projects like fixing potholes, resurfacing roads and servicing housing sites in Uitenhage.

Port Elizabeth High Court orders Phillip and Yvette Georgiou to demolish parts of their multimillion-rand boutique hotel, spa and wedding venue in Kragga Kamma Road.

Construction at one of Nelson Mandela Bay's biggest infrastructure projects is under way and set to cost ratepayers about R1.5bn.

The sudden stoppage of building plan approvals in the Nelson Mandela Bay municipality is causing serious concern in the commercial and industrial property sector, with the SA Property Owners’ Association (SAPOA) quick to raise a red flag concern about the situation.

The Eastern Cape Province is set to benefit from the approximate R12 million finance granted to developers Shield Homes for the Applewood development in Port Elizabeth. 

The long-term development plan for the Port Elizabeth Airport provides for the possible extension of the main runway, says transport minister.

Emerging building contractors have accused the local authority of only awarding contracts to established companies and sidelining them