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AM I REGISTERED TO VOTE IN THE 2009 SOUTH AFRICAN ELECTIONS?

Know if you are registered and eligible to vote in the upcoming South African elections in 2009. You can also use the calculator to see for which party you should vote, and find out how late voting stations open.

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MORE THAN HALF THE ESTATE AGENTS IN SOUTH AFRICA ARE JOBLESS

The multi-billion rand property industry in South Africa has already lost 55 000 registered estate agents in the current property recession. This is a direct result of weaker housing market conditions…

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WILL THE GAUTRAIN PROJECT HAVE A POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE IMPACT ON PROPERTY FOR SALE IN GAUTENG

At MyRoof we believe that apart from the few unfortunate houses that might be affected by noise etc, properties close to the Gautrain route, especially the Gautrain stations in Hatfield, Centurion, Marlboro and Sandton will most definitely increase in value because of the Gautrain. We’re still a bit confused why the Menlyn area did not [...]

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SOUTH AFRICAN BUDGET SPEECH 2009 BY TREVOR MANUEL AND PROPERTY

Trevor Manuel has given what some speculate to be his last budget speech today 11 February 2009. To be honest, the budget is pretty much what was expected. There are some savings on personal tax, smokers and drinkers will pay more while there is a higher fuel levy. As for property, the Capital Gains [...]

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THE INFLUENCE OF POLITICS ON THE PROPERTY MARKET

Taking a look at the link between South African Politics and the property market.