Quoin Rock wine farm 'not sold' to 'Sushi King' Kunene
Flamboyant convict turned- millionaire Kenny "Sushi King" Kunene says he never lies to his friends on Twitter, suggesting that he is indeed a partner in the purchase of the Quoin Rock grape farm near Cape Agulhas - for R13 million.
[Read More]Posted at 07:44AM Aug 27, 2012 by Editor in Market | Comments[4]
Municipal rates hurt Durban property owners
Unprecedented rate hikes in Durban have seen some commercial property rates bills double, while some residential property owners are paying 500 percent more a year compared with what they were paying six years ago.
[Read More]Posted at 07:40AM Aug 27, 2012 by Editor in Cities and Towns | Comments[6]
Second threatening email from FNB sends property owner's stress levels soaring
In June, Personal Finance reported on the plight of distressed homeowner Mr R, whose house was attached by First National Bank (FNB) in spite of the fact that he was sticking to a repayment plan that he had negotiated with the bank.
[Read More]Posted at 07:38AM Aug 27, 2012 by Editor in Home Loans | Comments[11]
How property valuations work
What is it that makes one residential property worth more than another? Is it the number of bedrooms, size of the garden, or additional entertainment features? Or is it something else entirely?
[Read More]Posted at 07:28AM Aug 27, 2012 by Editor in Market | Comments[3]
Port rezoning boost for Glenwood and Umbilo residents
Glenwood and Umbilo residents are set to benefit from eThekwini municipality's back-of-port logistics plan as rezoning may reduce heavy trucks on the roads, and compel noxious industries to move.
[Read More]Posted at 07:24AM Aug 27, 2012 by Editor in Cities and Towns | Comments[1]
District Six claimants count the cost
Recipients of houses in the second phase of the District Six Redevelopment Project are having to pay up R225 000 each for their new, "dignified" homes, thanks to insufficient government funding.
[Read More]Posted at 07:09AM Aug 27, 2012 by Editor in Residential | Comments[3]
Cape Town improves turnaround times on building plan applications
The City of Cape Town reports that there have been considerable improvements in the turnaround times for building and land use applications within the second quarter of 2012.
[Read More]Posted at 07:04AM Aug 27, 2012 by Editor in Cities and Towns |