At a time when many construction companies are struggling and downsizing, Big Ben Construction, a niche operator based at Century City, has not only survived but has more than tripled its turnover

Tuesday, 07 August 2012 22:57

Mining town boom drives property markets

Small towns in the province of Limpopo, once regarded as pit stops by big-city businessman on their way to larger, more important places, have now become part the country’s mining revolution

Monday, 06 August 2012 20:06

Nedbank takes equity In Eikestad Mall

Nedbank Group has once again demonstrated its commitment and confidence in the long-term growth potential of the retail sector by not only providing the finance for the completion of the new Eikestad Mall precinct in Stellenbosch through Nedbank Corporate Property Finance, but also taking an equity stake in the development

Monday, 09 July 2012 17:42

Blooms and weeds in Bloemfontein

You may be of the opinion that Bloemfontein is the land of roses, conference venues and legal battles but there are other rumblings that prove the city to be very much alive.It appears that there is a combination of private enterprise coming to the party and local Metro intransigence; forces of progress and dissatisfaction

Indian and Russian investors have purchased the balance of the Vista Park suburb of Bloemfontein and will shortly be installing the last of the services for phase 4 in a move that is punted as creating 'an ideal new South Africa suburb'. A vaiety of business and community opportunities also present themselves to investors

Except for some minor movements in the riskier rental brackets at the higher and lower ends of the market, it is comforting to note that residential rental payment trends in the first quarter of 2012 have remained largely unchanged since the latter half of 2011

When bankers themselves start showing signs of investing more money in their own homes – either by selling and buying bigger and better, or by extending and upgrading – its time to sit up and take notice

Thursday, 26 April 2012 02:00

Rustenburg's platinum high growth

Coined the world's 'platinum capital' and with almost 130 applications for new township development pending, Rustenburg is fast expanding with economic growth of more than 13% per year

Thursday, 19 April 2012 02:00

Premium fund focuses on upgrades

The past financial year signified an intense upgrade phase in the Premium portfolio, with redevelopment and conversions representing a value of R102,1 million, underway at many buildings

Phase 2 refurbishments to Jewel City, a high-security district in the eastern part of the Johannesburg CBD and located adjacent to the Maboneng Precinct, were completed this month

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