Rentals plunge for posh homes
The top end of the residential letting market, with monthly rentals of R12 000 a month or more, is showing signs of financial distress.
[Read More]Posted at 09:23AM Feb 04, 2010 by Editor in Residential |
Analysts divided on property price outlook
House prices are showing early signs of recovery after falling for at least a year. And mortgage rates are at or close to their bottom. But aspiring homeowners, who hope to take advantage of the turn in the property cycle, have a lot of sums to do.
[Read More]Posted at 09:21AM Feb 04, 2010 by Editor in Residential | Comments[2]
Artist to redesign Greenmarket square 'swaaipomp'
A STATUE to be constructed in Greenmarket Square, meant to be a modern interpretation of a 19th century "swaaipomp" (traditional hand pump), has been rejected by Heritage Western Cape as it would allegedly obstruct the old town house with its proportions.
[Read More]Posted at 09:19AM Feb 04, 2010 by Editor in Commercial |
Cape Town to regulate light aircraft over suburbs
THE City of Cape Town is working with the South African Civil Aviation Authority to firm up regulations for helicopters and light aircraft that fly too low above residential suburbs and natural or World Heritage sites.
[Read More]Posted at 09:15AM Feb 04, 2010 by Editor in Residential | Comments[4]
Scarborough wetland proposal proves controversial
SCARBOROUGH residents and conservationists are up in arms over a proposed development they say will impact on a sensitive coastal wetland.
[Read More]Posted at 09:15AM Feb 04, 2010 by Editor in Residential |
Application to develop in Glencairn nature area
AN APPLICATION has been submitted to the City of Cape Town to amend Simon's Town's structural plan, paving the way for future residential development in the nature area of Glencairn.
[Read More]Posted at 09:00AM Feb 04, 2010 by Editor in Residential |
Cape Town warns on N2 Gateway funding
The City of Cape Town should "walk away" from the N2 Gateway project if national government does not commit funds to finish the development.
[Read More]Posted at 08:13AM Feb 04, 2010 by Editor in Residential |