Cape Town defends rapid transport plan

Cape Town has defended its decision to roll out the first phase of the Integrated Rapid Transit system along the West Coast, saying it is necessary to build a "solid demonstration model" to show how the system works.

Posted at 01:17PM Mar 11, 2010 by Editor in Residential  |  Comments[1]

Sisulu's investment property to be auctioned off

Defence and Military Veterans Minister Lindiwe Sisulu stands to lose the luxury Sandton home she owns with her husband after failing to pay bond instalments and R160 000 in levies.

Posted at 10:47AM Mar 11, 2010 by Editor in Residential  |  Comments[0]

East London parties settle property spat

Two East London property magnates fighting over a R1 million bill in court have settled their squabble with a novel out-of-court agreement.

Posted at 10:16AM Mar 11, 2010 by Editor in Residential  |  Comments[0]

Sexwale: housing ruling could cause chaos

Human Settlements Minister Tokyo Sexwale said on Thursday that the government could approach Chief Justice Sandile Ngcobo to voice concern that a landmark court ruling on evictions would throw housing policy into chaos.

Posted at 09:22AM Mar 11, 2010 by Editor in Residential  |  Comments[0]

Correction : Cape Town Property Valuation

IOLProperty wishes to point out that an article posted earlier on the Property Valuation process actually relates to the city of Durban and not Cape Town.

Durban prepares for valuations

We regret the error and any confusion caused.

Posted at 08:07AM Mar 11, 2010 by Editor in Market  |  Comments[0]

Durban prepares for valuations

The city of Durban says it will not repeat mistakes made in the past as it prepares for its next round of property evaluations.

Posted at 08:00AM Mar 11, 2010 by Editor in Residential  |  Comments[1]

Bridge brings joy to Mpumalanga villagers

After years of complaints over an inaccessible road, Ehlanzeni municipality in Mpumalanga has finally handed over a footbridge to the Makgwabaratsane community.

Posted at 11:22AM Mar 10, 2010 by Editor in Residential  |  Comments[1]

Inherited East London land no longer on the map

An East London man is searching for a piece of land he inherited from his father but which has since vanished from the city's town planning maps.

Posted at 11:19AM Mar 10, 2010 by Editor in Residential  |  Comments[0]

Hillbrow's Dorchester revamp complete

The old Dorchester Hotel in Hillbrow has been revamped and converted into social housing by the Johannesburg Housing Company.

Posted at 10:58AM Mar 10, 2010 by Editor in Residential  |  Comments[0]

Houses prices rise but still lower in real terms

The average nominal price of houses was higher in all categories in February compared with a year ago, Absa said yesterday as it released its house price index.

Posted at 10:45AM Mar 10, 2010 by Editor in Residential  |  Comments[0]