Happy Friday!

Welcome to another exciting edition of REI In-Focus, your ultimate guide to the latest developments and trends in the dynamic world of real estate. We are here to kickstart your weekend with a dose of property insights that matter, helping you become a more accomplished and savvy property owner and investor.

So grab your coffee, and let's dive into this week's Five Bullet Friday featuring property headlines that really matter.

1. READ - Empowering Homeownership: Government subsidies fuelling a wave of Women Property Owners
2. WATCH - Reside Conference Video: We share valuable residential investment insights and perspectives from experts in the industry. Knowledge is power!
3. READ - Unstoppable luxury - Ultra high net worth buyers embrace R100 million + homes without hesitation
4. READ - Guardians of fair valuations: Registered property valuers essential amidst escalating Municipal Rate challenges
5. WATCH - Catch the Webinar Replay: Insightful replay of yesterday's Webinar titled 'Unveiling profitable strategies with purpose!'

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Wishing you fruitful investing and a rejuvenating weekend ahead.Remember, stay informed, stay focused, and keep your real estate dreams thriving.

Neale Petersen
REI In-Focus Team

Celebrating Women Homeowners, courtesy of government subsidies

The numbers are based on Lightstone’s derived indicator of government subsidised housing, which include what was previously known as RDP housing, but are now referred to by the Department of Human Settlements as “Breaking New Ground” or BNG houses. Click here to read more

Ultra high net worth buyers embrace R100 million + homes without hesitation

For ultra-high-net-worth buyers, particularly global players who seek the ultimate quality of life combined with a prime, highly desirable location, price tags of R100 million+ are no deterrent when it comes to seeking that sought-after, iconic residence that meets all their lifestyle requirements. Click here to read more

Registered property valuers have a vital role to play, particularly amidst unsustainable municipal rates increases

Commercial and industrial property owners across the country are bearing the brunt of unsustainable rates increases, which in turn, is negatively impacting South Africa’s economic growth, says Mark Govender who is based in Cape Town, and a member of Swindon Property’s national team of certified valuers. Click here to read more