Another Brick in the Wall – Cape Town’s relentless demand for apartment living
May 7 2025 14:15 WESTERN CAPE SOUTH AFRICA Welcome to the latest episode of the South African real estate podcast, Another Brick in the Wall. In this episode, Michael and Alistair chat with Jacques van Embden who is the CEO and founder of developer, BLOK and Richard Marshall, director and founder of Nox Cape Town. They […]
The South African real estate sector defies trends to reflect green shoots
May 5 2025 22:00 While this year has begun with a volatile start, SA’s commercial real estate sector is holding strong. Simon Fiford, Senior Vice President, Real Estate Coverage at Standard Bank says that 2025 got off to a volatile start. Significant movements across global markets and shifting geopolitical dynamics helped to drive ongoing volatility […]
Live Nation launches a new live venue called the Dome but not the Northgate one
January 7 2025 19:00 The Dome IQ mag has reported that Live Nation has announced the launch of South Africa’s new dedicated live entertainment space, The Dome, which is set to open in Johannesburg this month. The company is partnering with Stadium Management South Africa and Gearhouse South Africa on the 10,500-cap venue in the […]
Tips to look out for when buying a holiday home
December 18 2024 12:50 This is a guest article by Seeff Properties SOUTH AFRICA The idea of buying a second property as a holiday home or for investment may be an exciting prospect or motivation to earn extra income, but it might not always be as glamorous as it seems. Maintaining and looking after another property far away […]
A new R900m film studio in Cape Town
December 3 2024 12:25 Garth Hamilton from HHH Achitects, Azania Muendane from CPFS, James Vos, Tristan Keyte from CPFS, Henry F Herring, and Tlhogi Dube from Unicorn Factory Finance SOUTH AFRICA Cape Town is set to have a new film studio. The city announced this week that it had signed a lease for part of […]
Construction of Club Med South Africa Progresses To 2026 Opening
October 24 2024 08:15 Construction of Club Med’s first Resort in South Africa is in full swing, and its developer says that excitement is building as it moves steadily toward its scheduled opening in July 2026. Officially named Club Med South Africa, this leisure destination wants to deliver a mix of beachside relaxation and safari […]
Cape Town wants add R30m roof to DHL rugby stadium to host UFC says Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis
October 11 2024 17:00 Picture courtesy of UFC.com Mayor of Cape Town, Geordin Hill-Lewis says are plans to add a temporary roof to DHL Cape Town Stadium which will cost around R30m. With an open roof, the stadium can only host events that are not weather-dependent, he says. The city wants to host South African […]
Another Brick in the Wall and Liberty Two Degrees team up
October 11 2024 15:48 SOUTH AFRICA One of the best landlords in the country, armed with the top retail management team, Liberty Two Degrees is the new sponsor of Another Brick in the Wall, the podcast presented by Property Flash and Classic Business. This fortnightly podcast has grown in popularity since it launched in March […]
Wedding tourism growth could greatly boost demand for lodge properties
October 3 2024 18:00 Wedding tourism is a fast growing niche tourist market which is expanding rapidly worldwide, and in SA. This growing sector is also good for the property market, and will stimulate demand for lodge-styled properties, according to the Seeff Property Group. A study done by the South African GoldTrust Company based on […]
City of Cape Town to host another auction tomorrow
October 1 2024 17:00′ The City of Cape Town is hosting an auction on Tuesday October 1. This is in line with a popular trend where numerous private property owners are choosing to sell their assets through the auction process as opposed to by other means. Just today, Auction Inc., a Johannesburg-based auction house which […]