One is reminded of the late great David Frost’s remark: “With our backs to the wall we can only go forward”, when reading Seeff’s latest press release titled: “Best Property Buyers’ market in decades.”

There are strong indications that, after a three-year lull, the Battle of the Banks for home loan market share is about to heat up again.

shortage of student accommodation at universities and tertiary institutions has led to some universities outsourcing their accommodation to private developers and building managers

In the residential property sector a major highlight is the fact that in 2011 new developments dropped off by some 70% compared to the levels of 2006/2007

Even in the midst of widespread indebted households and more affordable home downscaling, there are still those who don't have such modest concerns when it comes to a roof over their heads.

Rental income in SA has increased over the last 12 months by 6.6%, just slightly more than inflation.

A glum picture for house prices seems to be the case in 2012, reinforced by Absa Home Loans' house price indices released on Thursday, which recorded a slowdown in price growth.

Agriculture is the theme in this week's auction feature

This week's feature focuses on the East Rand and includes an update on a concluded industrial auction as well as a retail township investment opportunity

Auction news and opportunities from Gauteng and surrounds