New law no threat to Homeowners' Association rules

Even when it becomes law in October, the new Consumer Protection Act will not give homeowners in residential estates unlimited rights to do as they please without regard to the management and conduct rules of their homeowners' associations (HOAs).

Posted at 10:48AM Mar 31, 2010 by Editor in Residential  |  Comments[3]

Cape Town threatens 'slum law' to close police barracks

The City of Cape Town has threatened to close the neglected police barracks in Kenilworth, despite it being owned by the National Department of Public Works.

Posted at 10:33AM Mar 31, 2010 by Editor in Residential  |  Comments[2]

Dainfern residents allege 'capitalists exploited Mandela' for upmarket development

Nelson Mandela has been accused of allowing himself to be exploited by capitalists in the eviction of residents to make way for an upmarket residential complex.

Posted at 10:29AM Mar 31, 2010 by Editor in Commercial  |  Comments[4]

Switching off makes huge difference

South Africans contributed 420 megawatts (MW) of electricity savings to the Earth Hour initiative.

Posted at 10:16AM Mar 31, 2010 by Editor in Residential  |  Comments[2]

New Wits residences to accommodate 1000 extra students

Wits University today signed a loan agreement with Rand Merchant Bank that will fund the delivery of over 1000 new student beds by 2012, increasing Wits' residence capacity by close to 25%.

Posted at 09:43AM Mar 31, 2010 by Editor in Residential  |  Comments[1]

Renewable energy, untapped resource

Switching to renewable energy would do more for South Africa than save fossil fuels and reduce carbon emissions - it could employ thousands of people and economically revive poverty-stricken rural towns.

Posted at 08:19AM Mar 31, 2010 by Editor in Residential  | 

'Relocate to the coast and save'

If you're looking for a more relaxed lifestyle and a reasonably priced property to go with it, living in a coastal holiday town could just be the answer.

Posted at 01:58PM Mar 30, 2010 by Editor in Residential  |  Comments[12]

Pay extra attention to security during holidays

School holidays and long weekends like those coming up in the next month are the worst times for home burglaries - and even homeowners in secured environments such as cluster developments or residential estates need to take special precautions at these times to avoid becoming victims.

Posted at 01:40PM Mar 30, 2010 by Editor in Residential  | 

Environmental laws holding back development must be relaxed, says minister

Legislation forcing adherence to strict environmental regulations is radically slowing down and even restricting development and should be relaxed, Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Sicelo Shiceka believes.

Posted at 10:44AM Mar 30, 2010 by Editor in Market  |  Comments[2]

Survey reveals Western Cape most responsible with World Cup pricing

A survey into World Cup price gouging has found that the Western Cape has outperformed most other parts of the country in offering value for money, with over half of accommodation establishments charging at or below seasonal rates.

Posted at 10:42AM Mar 30, 2010 by Editor in Residential  |  Comments[2]