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Weekend 21 / 22 June 2014 Circulation : exceeds 8,000 subscribers Property and related articles featured on the Internet during the past week brought to you by ASAQS. Editor: Bert van den Heever Click on the blue headline if you wish to read the full article on the Internet. Past issues of this newsletter can be found at http://www.asaqs.co.za/

LATEST NEWS

You have very limited time left to comment on these three major issues that will impact on your future... the way you work, the way you get paid and the way your profession is run.

The first issue that deserves your input is the draft version of the new Standard System.

Does it adequately cover modern building methods and materials? For instance, do you think it should prescribe how light weight steel structures should be measured? Is there anybody that thinks light weight steel should be measured by weight?

To read the full article, please click here.

Minister Nxesi appoints the new cidb Board

Congratulations to the newly appointed cidb Board members.

They are: Lindelwa T. Myataza, Nazreen S. Pandor, Gonasagran Maduray, Nomsa Jacobs-Skweyiya, Sipho A. Mosai, Lefadi L. Makibinyane, Natalie C. Skeepers, Selaelo M. Makhura, Vuyiswa V. Sidzumo, Mandisa Fatyela-Lindie, Hareesh L. Patel and Nico Maas.

Minister Thulas Nxesi has wished the new Board a successful term of office.

Quantity Surveyors in 4th spot on the most wanted list!

"It's the government's Top 100 most wanted. These are not criminals. They're the sort of people who are really needed but just can't be found.

This is the "National Scarce Skills List: Top 100 occupations in demand".

The list was released by Minister of Higher Education and Training Blade Nzimande a week ago. It's a draft and is open for public comment until June 20." reported The Star.

Click here to read more.

Anglo American Bursary Programme 2015

Anglo American is looking to award bursaries to excellent performers who will be in their 2nd or 3rd year of study in 2015; students who can balance their studies and involvement in other activities such as campus societies, sport and community organisations.

Preference will be given to candidates with an exceptional academic record who also participate in extracurricular activities. We prefer to receive all applications via our online application process: By registering, you will be able to complete your application for this bursary.

Click here for more information and to register for the bursary programme.

file:///C|/Users/Bert/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/Weekend%20Property%20News/Past%20Issues/2014/210614.html[04-01-2015 22:30:54] Netspot : Employer’s OHS duties at workplace functions

The health and safety duties of employers can sometimes extend further than you might think. Employees are often asked to attend workplace functions by their employers – be it team building exercises or office parties.The question which then arises in such situations is whether or not the employer is still responsible for the health and safety of his employees.

Get the answer by clicking here... (©sheqafrica.com)

Acceleration Claims

Time is an overlying and vitally important factor in construction contracts. Commonly, contracted works will require completion (or more commonly substantial completion) by a defined completion date. The contract may also include charges associated with delay and potential bonuses for the early completion of works.

The development of a baseline programme is also a common feature of construction contracts and for good reason. A clearly defined plan for the completion of works allows the employer to efficiently plan its production operations and forecast expenditure, whilst the contractor can efficiently plan its use of resources to optimise the construction process and maintain healthy cash flow. Click to read on.... (©www.tieronecommercial.co.uk)

The 7th SACQSP Research Conference

The 2014 SACQSP Annual Research Conference is taking shape and will be a joint event with the ASAQS and hosted by Tshwane University of Technology at the CSIR in Pretoria. The African Association of Quantity Survey and the International Cost Engineering Council have requested to be associated with this conference which is developing a reputation for quantity surveying information excellence. The theme of this year's conference is " Quantity Surveying – Mapping the Future".

Diarise 22nd – 23rd September 2014. More details about the conference and bookings that are open can be found on the SACQSP website. The 2013 conference held in Cape Town was sold-out a week before the event – don’t lose out and face being turned away. Click here for more information.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF FORTHCOMING CONGRESSES / CONFERENCES

In order to assist members to plan their diaries this year in terms of forthcoming congresses and conferences they may wish to attend, we publish the preliminary dates of some of these congresses for your attention.

Members are encouraged to plan ahead and to support these conferences/congresses.

DRBF Regional Conference & Workshop - Lima, Peru

Dispute Boards are recognized worldwide for their effectiveness in the real time avoidance and resolution of disputes on major projects. Embraced by government agencies, private owners, and multilateral development banks, Dispute Boards ensure project success through significant decreases in costs and time overruns. Results have shown that on projects with DBs, 98% of disputes were settled without arbitration or litigation.

When: Wednesday, July 16, 2014 - Thursday, July 17, 2014 Where: Westin Lima Hotel and Convention Center

Click here for more information

Green Building Convention

When: 10 - 12 September 2014 Where: Cape Town International Convention Center What: 2 days of inspiring speakers and thought leaders. Great social events and networking opportunities plus pre-

file:///C|/Users/Bert/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/Weekend%20Property%20News/Past%20Issues/2014/210614.html[04-01-2015 22:30:54] convention tours and courses.

SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR ASAQS MEMBERS!

Click here to find out more.

How to book: Fill out the attached form for group or individual bookings and send it to our convention organisers: Sithembile Nzama on [email protected]

ICEC 2014 IX World Congress - Re-Engineering Total Cost Management Milan, Italy, 20, 21, 22 October 2014 Call for Papers - Second Announcement

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Senior Quantity Surveyor APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 15 YEARS EXPERIENCE WITH VAST EXPERIENCE IN COMMERCIAL PROJECTS. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.

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file:///C|/Users/Bert/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/Weekend%20Property%20News/Past%20Issues/2014/210614.html[04-01-2015 22:30:54] This is an opportunity not to be missed if you are seeking a long term career in a property development organisation. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.

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Master Builders SA welcomes commitment to infrastructural spending Master Builders South Africa (MBSA) has welcomed the focus on rebuilding the economy promised in the State President’s State of the Nation address. (©www.concrete.tv)

Clean, Safe Towns will Attract Job Creators Power outages, burst water pipes and sewage system failures have become all too commonplace in SA’s towns and cities, where the building and maintenance of infrastructure has often not been properly attended to over the past 20 years. (©www.propertyjunction.co.za)

Joburg keen to partner with property entrepreneurs As part of its quest to make Johannesburg a sustainable, liveable and resilient city, City of Johannesburg executive mayor Parks Tau says through its capital investment programmes, it is hoping to partner with property entrepreneurs to ensure that there is adequate housing to drive the city’s mandate to create Corridors of Freedom. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Tower Property fund Rosebank buildings growing popular The Tower Property funds focussed strategy, which differs from the typical approach to office asset management, has paid off for one building within the portfolio. (©www.eprop.co.za)

Sandton is catching up with decentralisation trend Sandton, Johannesburg's premier business centre, has lost a significant number of big office tenants in the past months, according to a report released by the South African Property Owners Association (SAPOA). (©www.sacommercialpropnews.co.za)

Further office revamps likely amid sustained Sandton demand The current office market conditions in Sandton, in Johannesburg, are positive and are expected to continue in this vein for the foreseeable future, given the large amount of refurbishments and new developments in the area. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Construction of R72m Alex–Sandton bridge to start in September The construction of the R72-million pedestrian and walkway bridge linking the Alexandra and Sandton areas, in Johannesburg, will begin in September and will benefit the 10 000 commuters that walk 5.2 km daily between the two areas. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

New oncology unit for Paarl Nedbank Corporate Property Finance has provided further funding towards the construction of the second phase of a medical centre in Paarl. (©www.property24.com)

Award-winning property developments No. 1 Silo at the V&A Waterfront won the overall award in the Sapoa Innovative Excellence in Property Development Awards 2014 held in Cape Town. (©www.property24.com)

Oman mosque breaks RMD Kwikform records RMD Kwikform is setting company records with the shoring towers for the US$64-m Sultan Qaboos Mosque, which is being built by Alawi in Nizwa, Oman. (©www.concrete.tv)

China invited to take stakes in UK infrastructure projects The UK government has opened the way for massive Chinese investment in major infrastructure projects after signing a series of cooperation agreements.

file:///C|/Users/Bert/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/Weekend%20Property%20News/Past%20Issues/2014/210614.html[04-01-2015 22:30:54] (©www.concrete.tv)

Equites Property Fund takes to 6 number of main board listings this year Industrial property manager and developer Equites Property Fund joins PSG Konsult as another new listing on the JSE. (©www.eprop.co.za)

Raubex buys majority stakes in Shisalanga, OMV JSE-listed Raubex on Wednesday announced that it has received regulatory approvals for the acquisition of majority stakes in two companies. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Octodec-Premium confident of Merger Octodec Investments Limited is confident it will be able to use its relationship with sister company Premium Properties to boost property portfolio and expects high dividend-paying strategies to investors once the proposed merger goes through. (©www.sacommercialpropnews.co.za)

Protech reveals distressed year-end financials As beleaguered Protech moved to stabilise as a going concern, the group on Wednesday outlined the losses attributed to a R40-million nonpayment from a debtor, cost overruns and a lack of funds to pay its own immediate bills, which had led to voluntary business rescue in June. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Broll on facilities management The Broll Property Group says facilities management is a valuable asset for property owners and managers, and essential for an effective business. (©www.property24.com)

Freedom Property Fund takes to JSE boards Freedom Property Fund marked its foray onto the JSE Stock Exchange on Thursday 6th of June 2014, listing under the “Real Estate – Real Estate Holdings and Development” sector. (©www.sacommercialpropnews.co.za)

EMPLOYMENT CORNER

Need construction personnel? The best way to advertise your vacancies are in the Career Centre section on the ASAQS website - it's absolutely FREE! Adverts submitted to the Career Centre are also included in this newsletter. We also have a number of employment consultancies as sponsors, please see their adverts at the top of this newsletter.

R1.5bn Forest Hill City shopping mall geared up for grand opening The first phase of the R1.5-billion Forest Hill City shopping mall, in Monavoni, in Centurion, was launched last month by property developers Billion Group, with the entire development set for a grand opening on July, 10. Sashnee Moodley was there. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

R850m Springs Mall officially broke ground at Blue Crane Eco Park The R850 million Springs Mall at Blue Crane Eco Park officially broke ground today, bringing this eagerly awaited a 52,000sqm regional mall a step closer to becoming a welcome reality for shoppers in the greater Springs area in Ekurhuleni in the east of Gauteng. (©www.eprop.co.za)

German pigment used in shopping centre roads Concrete roads – coloured black with a Bayferrox inorganic pigment imported from Germany-based iron oxide pigments manufacturer Lanxess – were selected above asphalt or other alternative road surfaces for the extensive road network in the new R220-million Sunward Lifestyle Centre shopping complex in Boksburg, in March. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Silverstar new precinct to feature beautiful local flora Silverstar is bringing the outside in and taking the inside out and this is clearly visible as the development starts taking shape. (©www.eprop.co.za)

Cape Royale wins Seven Star status The Cape Royale Luxury Hotel and Spa has been awarded Signum Virtutis, the Seal of Excellence, from the 2014 Seven Star Global Luxury Awards. (©www.property24.com)

Glitter and glamour South Africa was previously often overlooked by the “big” acts that typically tour Europe and the USA. But no more! While big names and even bigger shows are headed for our shores, SA’s own talent is staging world-class entertainment – and

file:///C|/Users/Bert/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/Weekend%20Property%20News/Past%20Issues/2014/210614.html[04-01-2015 22:30:54] you’d be crazy not to support them. (©www.privateproperty.co.za)

The 'tallest hotel in Western Europe' Last month, a new hotel opened at the Shard in London. Shangi-La at the Shard claims to be the tallest hotel in Western Europe, in the tallest building, with the highest champagne bar and the highest swimming pool. (©www.concrete.tv)

Lagos hotel market rapidly gaining traction Tsogo Sun is South Africa’s biggest hotel group, but it is its hotel in Lagos, the Southern Sun Ikoyi, that lays claim to the second-highest average room rate in the group, trailing only a boutique hotel in Seychelles. (©www.sacommercialpropnews.co.za)

Hospitality Sector on the rise despite cooling economy — PwC Despite the cooling off in South Africa’s economy, the hospitality sector is poised for further growth in the next five years in the wake of a number of inbound travellers into the African continent, according to a report issued by PwC today. (©www.sacommercialpropnews.co.za)

SAIA and Interbuild Africa partners to award bursaries Specialised Exhibitions Montgomery, the organizer of Interbuild Africa, one of the largest building and building services expo’s in Africa, has partnered with the South African Institute of Architects (SAIA)for the Open Architecture Initiative to award bursaries to architecture students. (©www.designmind.co.za)

Leading architecture firm to build Scandinavia's tallest tower Following an international architecture competition, Skidmore Owings and Merril (SOM) has been given the nod to produce what will be Scandinavia's tallest building. Based in Gothenburg, Sweden, the Polstjärnan (or Pole Star) residential skyscraper is due for completion in 2019. (©www.concrete.tv)

Glass globes and wavy wooden walls feature in Azerbaijan's Milan Expo pavilion Wavy timber louvers will flank Azerbaijan's pavilion designed by Simmetrico Network, Arassociati architects and landscape architects AG&P for next year's World Expo in Milan. (©www.dezeen.com)

Primary school by C+S Architects features a colourful facade with contrasting window details Colourful painted patterns frame windows scattered across the bright red facade of this primary school in the Italian town of Chiarano by Treviso office C+S Architects. (©www.dezeen.com)

Waste House by BBM is "UK's first permanent building made from rubbish" Used carpet tiles clad walls that are insulated with junk, including floppy discs and toothbrushes, in this building designed by East Sussex studio BBM as a research facility and design workshop for the University of Brighton's Faculty of Arts. (©www.dezeen.com)

Tadao Ando reveals concrete and glass apartment block for Lower Manhattan Japanese architect Tadao Ando has unveiled designs for his first building in New York City – a seven-storey concrete apartment block in Nolita. (©www.dezeen.com)

GREAT BUILDINGS:

Horyu-Ji Temple, by unknown, at Nara, Japan, 607. (©www.greatbuildings.com)

Inspire 2014! 10-12 July 2014 - Gallagher Convention Centre :: Furniture + Decor + Design :: You're Invited… With little over two months to go to what promises to be the most exciting trade show the country has seen, things keep gaining momentum. (©www.designmind.co.za)

2014 UIA Congress to Be Held in Durban on the Twentieth Anniversary of South Africa’s Rebirth Discover how The UIA Congress will celebrate the African architects and the continent’s contribution to global architecture. The event to be held from 3rd - 7th August 2014 in Durban will take place on the twentieth anniversary of South Africa’s rebirth. Architects, engineers, designers, technologists, planners, writers and the general public will gather for a week to discuss the challenges facing construction in Africa. (©www.designmind.co.za)

file:///C|/Users/Bert/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/Weekend%20Property%20News/Past%20Issues/2014/210614.html[04-01-2015 22:30:54] EMPLOYMENT CORNER

Snr Architectural Technoligist - Sandton Due to long term strategic planning, this prestigious, busy practice with international and local projects requires a stand alone, technologist who understands how a building is put together. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.

Need architectural personnel? The best way to advertise your vacancies are in the Career Centre section on the ASAQS website - it's absolutely FREE! Adverts submitted to the Career Centre are also included in this newsletter. We also have a number of employment consultancies as sponsors, please see their adverts at the top of this newsletter.

10 Tips for Better Estimates Bad project estimates cause costly delays, scope creep and inefficient resource allocation across programs and portfolios. Here are 10 ways to generate more accurate estimates throughout your organization, starting with a multi-phased approach and including top-down and bottom-up methods. (©www.projectsatwork.com)

EMPLOYMENT CORNER

JUNIOR PROJECT MANAGER Opportunity not to be missed!! Pretoria based property developer requires a further Junior Project Manager to support their further projects. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.

Need Project Managers? The best way to advertise your vacancies are in the Career Centre section on the ASAQS website - it's absolutely FREE! Adverts for Project Managers submitted to the Career Centre are also included in this newsletter. We also have a number of employment consultancies as sponsors, please see their adverts at the top of this newsletter.

Saica to engage learners through maths education camps In an ongoing effort to improve the quality of mathematics passes among matriculants, the Department of Basic Education, in conjunction with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (Saica) and its Thuthuka Education Upliftment Fund (TEUF), would engage learners across the country in mathematics education camps over the winter holiday period. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Eskom on weather-induced demand and post-strike dynamics There is little question that electricity utility Eskom has had a difficult start to winter, having already declared several power emergencies and having also resorted to unpopular rotational load shedding. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Company introduces stainless steel fastener solutions Fastener solutions provider Penn-Engineering has launched a range of stainless steel self-clinching fasteners, the PEM Type TSO4, which provides ideal fastener solutions for stacking or spacing components to ultrathin stainless steel panels. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

EMPLOYMENT CORNER

ENGINEERING MANAGER Reputable Engineering Consultancy requires Engineering Managers. Browse to the Career Centre for more information.

Need engineers? The best way to advertise your vacancies are in the Career Centre section on the ASAQS website - it's absolutely FREE! Adverts for Engineers submitted to the Career Centre are also included in this newsletter. We also have a number of employment consultancies as sponsors, please see their adverts at the top of this newsletter.

AFESD to fund construction projects in Tunisia The Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development (AFESD) has entered into agreement with the Tunisia government that will see the fund provide US$160m for the construction of various roads and related facilities in the country. (©www.constructionreviewonline.com)

Building material costs set to rise by 30% in Egypt

file:///C|/Users/Bert/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/Weekend%20Property%20News/Past%20Issues/2014/210614.html[04-01-2015 22:30:54] The Egyptian government’s push to increase petroleum prices may increase the costs of building materials says Arabian Group Chairman Tarek Shoukry. (©www.concrete.tv)

Egypt to construct ports in Abu Ramad and Shalateen A contract signed between the Ministry of Transport and Ministry of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities will see the construction of two ports in Egypt. (©www.constructionreviewonline.com)

Power Africa starting to stimulate interest and investment – US agency The US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) says it has doubled its African energy investments since President Barack Obama launched the Power Africa initiative in June last year. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

East Africa’s first offshore oil discovery Pancontinental Oil and Gas NL, an Australian oil exploration firm, has confirmed that its recently completed Sunbird well off the Kenyan coast near Lamu County has intersected an oil column. This makes it the first-ever discovery of oil off the East African coast. (©www.constructionreviewonline.com)

Belgian construction companies show interest in Nigeria’s road sector Belgium’s Antwerp Port Authority President, Marc Van-Peel, has revealed that more than 60 Belgian construction companies are looking for investment opportunities in Nigeria. (©www.constructionreviewonline.com)

Dangote’s refinery and fertilizer plant projects in Nigeria receive US$300m boost from AfDB Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has secured a US$300m facility from the African Development Bank (AfDB) for the construction and operation of a Greenfield crude oil refinery and fertilizer manufacturing plant in Nigeria. (©www.constructionreviewonline.com)

Sub-Saharan Africa tops global index in CRE transparency improvement Where transparency broadens, real estate capital flows and market change follows. This trend has finally made its way to one of the “final frontiers” of commercial real estate: Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), which has claimed five of the global top 10 spot for greatest improvements in real estate market transparency: Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, Zambia and Mauritius. (©www.sacommercialpropnews.co.za)

Providing information solutions to drive business value & manage business risk Insight into companies and construction trends in Africa remain an integral part of any organisations business development plans and forecasting. Hypenica has teamed up with Timetric to provide useful and essential information for the cement, construction and concrete industries in South Africa and Africa. (©www.concrete.tv)

Standard’s $70m deal for Globeleq’s African expansion South Africa’s Standard Bank has concluded a $70-million three-year term loan facility with the African unit of emerging- market-focused power group Globeleq to grow its African power asset base. (©www.concrete.tv)

Credit Suisse and the Turkish Export and Import banks to finance Ethiopian railway project The Ethiopian government is headed for a significant economic advancement after it landed a gigantic financial boost from two European banks to build US$1.7bn Ethiopian railway project. (©www.constructionreviewonline.com)

US$1bn-plus infrastructure projects ongoing in Mombasa Kenya is undertaking infrastructure projects worth over US$1bn at its coastal town of Mombasa. The five projects include strengthening the Moi International Airport runway and renovation of the terminal building at a cost of US$ 851m. The projects are partly funded by the World Bank and the African Development Bank. (©www.concrete.tv)

Ivanhoe scopes for $1.4bn Congo mine IVANHOE Mines, the Toronto-listed base metals and platinum development company, said a preliminary study of its Kamoa copper venture in the Congo indicated a first phase $1.45bn outlay producing 300,000 tonnes of copper concentrate a year. (©www.miningmx.com)

Tanzania’s US$30m museum dome in the offing Tanzania is set to construct the first world class ‘real human history’ dome museum in Ngorongoro Conservation Area which is in the northern part of the country. (©www.constructionreviewonline.com)

Malawi benefits from BuildOn school blocks Over 100 school blocks have been constructed in Malawi by BuildOn, an international non-governmental organization that strives to break the cycle of poverty, illiteracy and low expectations. (©www.constructionreviewonline.com)

file:///C|/Users/Bert/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/Weekend%20Property%20News/Past%20Issues/2014/210614.html[04-01-2015 22:30:54] Sunbird gets approval for Ibhubesi buy ASX-listed junior Sunbird Energy on Friday announced that it had obtained final approvals for the acquisition of the Ibhubesi gas project, offshore South Africa, from Forest Oil Corporation. (©www.miningweekly.com)

Jubilee’s Middelburg ops reach operational, financial targets Aim- and AltX-listed Jubilee Platinum’s Middelburg smelter operations have achieved the targeted operational and financial milestones after completing the final phase of its four-phase, two-year renewal programme in May. (©www.miningweekly.com)

AMCU must face up to strike consequences Demanding that platinum firms freeze retrenchments makes the assumption that a five-month strike in the sector carries no consequence. Naive or bold? (©www.miningmx.com)

SA should import gas from Mozi, Angola IT was prefererable to import gas from Mozambique and Angola rather than to build expensive nuclear power facilities, said BDLive citing comments by the Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry. (©www.miningmx.com)

More holistic model needed if sustainability is to be hard-wired into mining Mining operations, which are often located in sparsely populated and remote areas, can be a source of livelihood and wellbeing for many people. But sustaining the positive impacts and limiting the downside risks remains an ongoing problem for near-mine communities, policymakers and mining companies. (©www.miningweekly.com)

Pallinghurst hits 3-year high as gems flourish Pallinghurst made further value gains on the same days its 48% held Gemfields produced twice as much revenue as expected from its maiden ruby sales in Singapore. (©www.miningmx.com)

Excellent Value, Security in Beverley Beverley, an exclusive residential enclave in Lonehill to the north of Johannesburg, is reeling in well-to-do home-buyers in their thirties and forties thanks to good value, a favourable position and an excellent safety record. (©www.propertyjunction.co.za)

Seclusion in the City Of all of Johannesburg’s heritage suburbs, Sandhurst is the most exclusive and expensive, and along with the neighbouring suburb of Hyde Park, it is home to many of South Africa’s wealthiest business executives, professionals, and captains of industry – as well as quite a few foreign multi-millionaires. (©www.propertyjunction.co.za)

Zinkwazi Beach's tranquil lifestyle The prices of homes currently on sale in Zinkwazi Beach on the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast start at just over R1m, while stands are priced from R500k. (©www.property24.com)

Luxury on the Lagoon Once a popular family holiday venue, the Ashmead Resort on the banks of the Knysna Lagoon has been redeveloped into The Moorings, a luxury sectional title suite and apartment complex. (©www.propertyjunction.co.za)

Upturn in the Knysna property market The improvement in sales has been seen in all price brackets, especially in the R800k to R1.5m range, with a few entry level apartments below R800k. (©www.property24.com)

Buyers Take a New Look at Goodwood First-time buyers are piling into the Goodwood property market to take advantage of good value for money in a favourable location. (©www.propertyjunction.co.za)

Hunt’s On for Homes Near Top Schools Buyers are already queuing up to get their hands on homes in the southern suburbs “school belt” in time for the start of the next academic year. (©www.propertyjunction.co.za)

file:///C|/Users/Bert/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/Weekend%20Property%20News/Past%20Issues/2014/210614.html[04-01-2015 22:30:54] Grand Claremont manor for R5.6m Located in Cape Town's Claremont, Wyndover Manor built more than 133 years ago would be ideal as a boutique guest house or large family home. (©www.property24.com)

Unique Camps Bay home for R16.995m Fully modernised and remodelled, a stylish and well-located home in Camps Bay with original Art Deco features is on the market. (©www.property24.com)

Style on tap Styles may change but kitchens and bathrooms will always play an important role in the home, says Liza Watermeyer, Retail and Display Co-ordinator at Tile Africa. (©www.privateproperty.co.za)

Colour your world Did you know that in the 15th Century it was traditional to get married in a green wedding dress? That’s because green was the colour of fertility. Today the bride is almost always in white, which connotes purity. (©www.privateproperty.co.za)

Impact of high municipal rates & taxes Annual increases in municipal rates and taxes have impacted the SA economy with 4 500 job losses as well as lost economic output of some R2.8bn. (©www.property24.com)

Power struggle The news that some municipalities have requested double digit increases for electricity is not good news. Most of us don’t have to be told to cut back on our electricity usage – those who want to keep putting food on the table are basically forced to run around switching off non-essential electrical appliances and installing solar panels to heat their water. (©www.privateproperty.co.za)

Buy property for profit There are essentially two ways to approach investing in property: buying in the hope that the price will increase and you will be able to sell for a higher price in the near future (flipping) or buying a property for the rental income that it generates. (©www.privateproperty.co.za)

When love and money walk out the door Unmarried couples with one signatory to a rental agreement run the risk of their finances crumbling in the event that their relationship collapses. (©www.privateproperty.co.za)

Understanding CGT Can Save You Money Although Capital Gains Tax was introduced years ago, there is still much confusion about how it works with regard to residential property, with many consumers still under the impression that it is a tax levied every three or four years following a revaluation of the property. (©www.propertyjunction.co.za)

Solar PV training SUNCybernetics will be hosting its solar photovoltaic introductory training course at the Solar Training Centre of South Africa, North West University, Potchefstroom, on 26 June 2014 from 10h00 to 16h00 at a cost of R1 500 00 per person. (©www.cipn.co.za)

City of Joburg’s R1.46bn green bond lists on JSE Green building in Johannesburg has received a boost with the listing of the first green bond on the JSE by the City of Johannesburg, making South Africa’s largest metropole the first C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group member to issue a green bond. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Small-scale IPP developers facing finance challenges Small-scale renewable-energy developers were facing significant challenges in funding their projects, with relatively high compliance costs related to bidding in the Department of Energy’s (DoE’s) small-scale independent power producer (IPP) programme adding to the constraints. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

The Rise of Solar Co-ops While many people associate cooperatives with a place for hippies to buy organic food, the cooperative movement has actually grown far and wide, creating sustainable enterprises that generate jobs and strengthen local economies. (©www.renewableenergyworld.com)

Plug-and-Play Solar Systems: Automating the Permitting, Inspection and Interconnection Processes

file:///C|/Users/Bert/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/Weekend%20Property%20News/Past%20Issues/2014/210614.html[04-01-2015 22:30:54] Can you imagine installing a photovoltaic (PV) solar system on the roof as easily as installing a television system in your living room? There would be no special tools, better yet, no electrical or structural permit applications and driving down and wait at your city’s planning department. (©www.renewableenergyworld.com)

Solar Tariffs Expected to Boost Prices for Chinese Panels by 14 Percent Prices for Chinese solar panels shipped into the U.S. will increase by an average of 14 percent because of import duties that may be announced later this year, GTM Research said in a report today. (©www.renewableenergyworld.com)

The Indicators as on 20 June 2014 15:25 This week 14/06/2014 Rand/US$ 10.71 10.79 Rand/BP 18.24 18.29 Rand/Euro 14.56 14.60 Gold/oz $1311.53 $1273.40 JSE All share 51382.93 50584.63

Building Confidence takes a beating The fall in the FNB/BER building confidence index indicates that conditions in the building industry have deteriorated further. The index fell by 11 points to 41 in the second quarter. (©www.sacommercialpropnews.co.za)

Economy take centre stage in the new administration Delivering the State of the Nation Address (SONA) in the National Assembly on Tuesday night, President Zuma said there was a need for "far-reaching" interventions by government, business and other social partners to bolster growth and create decent jobs. (©www.eprop.co.za)

SA mine strike prevents GDP growing 1.6% South Africa's economy would have grown 1.6% in the first quarter of this year if the direct and indirect effects of the five- month strike in the platinum sector are discounted, the central bank said on Wednesday. (©www.concrete.tv)

Glittering golds lift JSE to new record The JSE has shared in the excitement of a world wide run in share prices, with gold counters firmly in the spotlight. (©www.fin24.com)

Rand strengthens to 10-day highs The rand has extended gains to a 10-day high against the dollar, buoyed by better-than-expected domestic economic data. (©www.fin24.com)

Oil hits nine-month peak on Iraq violence Oil prices have soared to a new nine-month high point on escalating violence in Iraq, as militants attacked the major crude producer's biggest refinery. (©www.fin24.com)

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