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Constantia Upper property thriving despite economic gloom
While the majority of South Africa’s luxury property market is taking strain under growing economic pressure, at least Constantia is bucking the trend.... a sight as designer boutiques and Michelin-star-worthy restaurants. “Constantia Upper is an exclusive, yet family-friendly, suburb with easy access to some of the best public and private schools in South Africa,” says Fourie. “This is a big draw for people moving to Cape Town from Joburg and KZN... Make a Lasting First Impression: Budget-Friendly Curb Appeal Tips...
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Irish economic woes will impact on South Africa, says Rawson
The collapse and massive bail out of the Irish economy will have repercussions for South Africa, says Bill Rawson, Chairman of Raw...... Africans to reverse the trend and start buying in Ireland. "There can," he says, "be fewer more pleasant places to live: with a population of only four million the country remains predominantly rural and unspoilt and the people are friendly and the cultural sophistication of the upper middle class Irish... Make a Lasting First Impression: Budget-Friendly Curb Appeal Tips...
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Strand continues to be a high demand area despite economic difficulties
Make a Lasting First Impression: Budget-Friendly Curb Appeal Tips... Recent reports about an almost startling run in demand for residential property in Strand have been confirmed by Wouter Joubert, m... Recent reports about an almost startling run in demand for residential property in Strand have been confirmed by Wouter Joubert, manager and co-franchisee for the Rawson Property Group’s Strand franchise...
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Property experts remain confident despite mounting economic pressure
South Africans are settling in for a long and slow road to economic recovery. While the inevitable increase in pressure on consumers’ pockets will unavoidably filter down into the property market, experts remain cautiously optimistic about property’s performance.... Make a Lasting First Impression: Budget-Friendly Curb Appeal Tips... South Africans are settling in for a long and slow road to economic recovery. While the inevitable increase in pressure on consumers’ pockets will unavoidably filter down into the property market, experts remain cautiously optimistic about property’s performance. “There’s no doubt that our country...
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Positive economic indicators could trigger a property market turnaround
Make a Lasting First Impression: Budget-Friendly Curb Appeal Tips... Statistics released by Statistics SA on 5 September 2017 have revealed that South Africa is officially no longer in recession, this will have a positive effect on property market activity... Statistics released by Statistics SA on 5 September 2017 have revealed that South Africa is officially no longer in recession. The announcement of a 2.5% annualised economic expansion during the second quarter of this year joins other positive indicators including a decrease in Consumer Price...
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Silver linings for homeowners as economic revival takes centre stage
Make a Lasting First Impression: Budget-Friendly Curb Appeal Tips... While the picture painted by the Finance Minister is undeniably bleak – and a little light on actionable detail – Tony Clarke, MD of the Rawson Property Group, says there are rays of hope that can be extrapolated for homeowners... Finance Minister Tito Mboweni’s supplementary budget speech last week Wednesday was met with trepidation by many South Africans. The combined effects of the coronavirus pandemic and global economic downturn are expected to see our economy contract by 7.2% in 2020 and gross national debt rise...
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Affordable eco-estate living now available near Port Elizabeth
Property buyers who have always longed to own a property in an eco-estate, but found the prices beyond their reach, will be reliev...... Property buyers who have always longed to own a property in an eco-estate, but found the prices beyond their reach, will be relieved to know that they now also have the opportunity to own a piece of the African wilderness. The recently launched Kuduskop Eco Estate is a mere 118 kilometres away from...
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Why using a rental agency is the safest option in a tough economic climate
Make a Lasting First Impression: Budget-Friendly Curb Appeal Tips... As times get tighter, the number of high-risk tenants has been on the rise. This may have led many landlords to question whether the cost of using a rental agent is worth the additional convenience and security... The resulting flat average national rental growth rates, paired with increasing numbers of high-risk tenants and tenants in default, have led many landlords to question whether the cost of using a rental agent is worth the additional convenience and security. “It can be tough to justify extra costs...
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Global economic problems should not deter South African property investors
The ongoing media coverage given to the European and US economic problems, particularly the strong likelihood of a double dip rece...... Make a Lasting First Impression: Budget-Friendly Curb Appeal Tips... The ongoing media coverage given to the European and US economic problems, particularly the strong likelihood of a double dip recession in the US and an eventual default by Greece and possibly other European countries, are creating a hesitancy and holdback reaction amongst South African property...
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Eurozone economic problems should galvanise South African investors into action
Make a Lasting First Impression: Budget-Friendly Curb Appeal Tips... In South African investor circles, says Rob Lawrence, National Manager of the Rawson Property Groups bond origination subsidiary... In South African investor circles, says Rob Lawrence, National Manager of the Rawson Property Groups bond origination subsidiary, Rawson Finance, a close and often anxious watch is being kept on economic developments in the Eurozone. 'Almost daily,' says Lawrence, 'I come across a new view...