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Welcome to the July 2011 Pam Golding Property Group Newsletter


Dr Andrew Golding,
Chief Executive
Pam Golding Property Group
While accepting the fact that the property market is experiencing challenging times, all is certainly not doom and gloom. As is always the case, even within difficult markets there are opportunities on which shrewd investors can capitalise.

So despite the significant regulatory challenges with which the industry has had to contend, including the Consumer Protection Act, there are many excellent estate agents who have successfully adapted to the current market conditions and are performing well. In the same vein there are areas and types of property which are bucking the national, somewhat constrained trading conditions and trends, and which are experiencing high levels of activity – and sales.

In this issue, while considering the implications of the CPA on the rental market, with greater responsibilities and obligations for landlords, there is sound advice for buy-to-let investors.

 
 
 
 
We note that prime coastal property continues to offer sound investment potential, and how by virtue of its limited availability, prime beachfront properties the world over continue to have high appeal for buyers, whether purchasing for permanent residence, leisure use or pure investment. This is borne out by Pam Golding Properties’ exceptional performance on Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard, with sales of half a billion rand in the first five months of 2011.

Further emphasising the importance of prime location is the phenomenal success of the third residential phase of Melrose Arch in Johannesburg, where PGP achieved R220 million in pre-launch sales, including two luxury apartments - each sold for R25.5 million.
 
Dr Andrew Golding
Chief Executive, Pam Golding Property Group

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Quiet Mountain Retreat For Sale in Franschhoek Valley - A magnificent property encompassing 26ha of prime land in the Franschhoek Valley, has come onto the market exclusively through Pam Golding Properties. The property contains two cottage-style homes with superb views over the valley.
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New Shopping Centre Being Developed in Estate, Newcastle - With the first sub-phase of the residential component completed at Meadowlands Estate development in Newcastle, work is now well underway for the first phase of the new Meadowlands Crossing Shopping Centre, also located within the estate.
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