Property News - September 2016

Welcome to the PPI Property Investment Newsletter, the aim of which is to keep you up to date and informed as to the most recent property trends and news.

This month we are delighted to announce that Billy Constantinou from BC Franchising has joined our business platform to head up the Restaurant and Business Brokering Services. Billy has 45 years of industry experience and is well positioned to assist you with the aquisition or disposal of businesses. Please feel free to contact him on 083 250 2013 or via [email protected]

Articles

Property Development - Community Centre at Izinga gathers momentum

Izinga, the upmarket residential development to the north of Durban's vibrant Umhlanga commercial and retail centre, is forging ahead with strong sales and a new Izinga Park Community Centre that is due to open this September.

Vacany Survey - SA Tenant Demand still outweighs Supply

TPN’s Vacancy Survey provides some insight, indicating that demand for property outstrips supply at national levels. 

Residential Research - UK Home Counties Lettings Index

Demand for prime rental property across the Home Counties rose in the second quarter of 2016, but higher stock levels have kept a lid on rental growth.

SA Design - Four women compete in national architectural awards

Four talented women are among architects from across the country to enter their designs in the 2015/16 Corobrik-SAIA Awards of Excellence and Merit which will be presented at a gala dinner at Shine Studios in Braamfontein.

International Finance - Bank of England Base Rate Change

From its origins in 1694 to the present day, the Base Rate has been vital to the UK economy. In fact, the rate was launched at the same time the Bank of England was founded – starting at 6%