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Knowledge Factory has moved its Property Clock back by one minute to 23 minutes to the hour. The Clock measures high-level national trends in the residential real-estate market. It retreated by 5 minutes in 2011 and by 2 minutes in 2012. Insight* Analyst, Dieter Deppisch, comments: “The decision to move our Property Clock back by [...](more...)

Comparing the returns on property with those of other asset classes. Regular media surveys on the residential property sector in South Africa frequently compare the ‘returns’ on property with those of other asset classes (particularly the JSE Securities Exchange) – and this often reflects poorly on the performance of property. However, says Bill Rawson, Chairman [...](more...)

London house prices surge by as much as ten percent. Euro crisis and Olympic Games increase international demand for property and increasingly sought after; Buy-to-let investments. London’s residential property market is one of the most dynamic in the world. High-end real estate in the British capital is still regarded as a save haven for secure [...](more...)

In the last few years the second home property market has declined dramatically, due to the recession. But markets are steadily recovering and this would definitely impact the growth of second homes.This brings forward the opportunity to guide you into buying your second home. Buying a new home is an exciting time whether you are [...](more...)

By John Loos PROPERTY BAROMETER –THE FOREIGN IMPACT ON THE SOUTH AFRICAN RESIDENTIAL MARKET Is the effect of Africa’s improving economic situation starting to become visible in the South African residential property market? Early in 2012, the 1st Quarter FNB Estate Agent Survey suggests that the “net foreign effect” on the South African property market [...](more...)

By Kura Chihota “What do I do to get into property? whats my 1st step?” Step 1 – Mindset All you can achieve in the world has to start with you achieving it first in your mind. Know that from what ever your circumstances are…you can achieve more. Step 2 – Get a control on [...](more...)

It’s excitement aplenty at immoafrica HQ, all due to the fact that we have partnered with Real Estate Investor Magazine.(more...)