Property News - February 2018

Welcome to our 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 at PPI are excited to announce the launch of the Ocean Dunes Retail and Commercial node in the sought after Sibaya Precinct which will become the benchmark for convenience and destination retailing on the KZN North Coast. For more information please contact our company principal Yianni Pavlou on 082 494 4555 or [email protected]

Articles

Residential Research - Global House Price Index

The main story from this quarter’s data is of slowing growth. Overall, the index increased by 5.1% year-on-year compared with 6.3% last quarter. 

International Research - UK House Price Forecast

UK house price growth has been slowing since the summer of 2014, although the annual change remains positive. Price growth across the UK is expected to be 1.0% in 2018, reaching 14.2% cumulatively between 2018 and 2022. In London, prices are forecast to fall by 0.5% in 2018

Sectional Title - Payment of CSOS Levies: 6 Steps to Success

Most people know of the Community Schemes Ombud Service (CSOS) and that levies must to paid to fund its operations. In this article I will address some of the issues that are causing confusion. 

CBD Buildings – City Developers urged to go smaller and taller for affordable housing

Increasing the height of buildings and dividing developments into smaller units could help address the lack of affordable housing.

Energy Matters - Electricity Price Hikes

Energy saving technologies will help consumers prepare for massive electricity price hikes in 2018