Housing in Southern Africa January 2016

NEWS Ed’s Notes Loftus Area Set for Property Boom Decrease in Wasteful Expenditure FNB Named Cheapest Bank in SA New Development Bank Sustainable Residential Estates Stats SA to Report on GDP HIFSA and South Point Merger Sectional Title Demand – West Rand Improved Bond Success Rate H O U S I N G in Southern Africa CONTENTS 2 4 6 5 6 7 8 8 8 9

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HOUSING

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Solid Residential Sector Azure on the Bay

Prefab Smart Homes Evergreen Broadacres Affordability as Rentals Escalate Sea Views

INFRASTRUCTURE & MIXED USE Construction Challenges

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CEMENT & CONCRETE

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Building Right the First Time Marley Takes over Gypsum Business

Concrete Strips Roads – Ideal for Rural Areas New Law to Curb Infrastructure Related Crimes

DOORS, WINDOWS, FLOORS & WALLS The Right Frame of Mind BUILDING SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT Mini Cranes Operate Efficiently on Site Designed for Construction Rental Tile Tips 25 24 26

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