Johannesburg’s inner city and surrounds continue to show signs of regeneration. Slowly but surely the streets really are being taken back by a number of dedicated and insightful players.

You may be of the opinion that Bloemfontein is the land of roses, conference venues and legal battles but there are other rumblings that prove the city to be very much alive.It appears that there is a combination of private enterprise coming to the party and local Metro intransigence; forces of progress and dissatisfaction

After the excitement of the 2010 FIFA World Cup had died down, there was a noticeable slowdown in new property developments across South Africa. Cape Town was no exception to this, with little to no new developments of note coming to market – especially in the central business district (CBD). That has since changed, however, with a sudden influx of large, and in some cases significant projects commencing construction within the past few months

Various industrial office and retail property investment and owner occupier opportunites are on offer, as well as a significant development project.

Various investment opportunites as well as news features for Cape Town based auctions.

"The property’s sale shows that despite the continued volatility in the real estate market, good quality properties in prime nodes continue to experience high demand amongst investors", says John Hislop of Auction Alliance.

With over 100 people in attendance at the Fancourt Hotel and Golf Resort in George, as well as 211 people watching the sale on the internet, where it was webcast live in real time.

Various commercial and business properties will be made available to investors and owner occupiers in both Cape Town and Johannesburg; featured here are a few examples.

The property, which will be sold on the basis of vacant occupation, is offering investors with a prime redevelopment opportunity

This sizeable property features a government lease and strong covenants.