Real Estate Investor Magazine South Africa Real Estate Investor Magazine March 2018 | Page 27

RESIDENTIAL 28 Crime is an ever-present threat to South Africans. In this month’s Improving section, we look at some of the easy steps you can take to ensure your security and the safety of your investment. 32 How will technology change the development of the future? Take a look at how smart agents and investors are implementing the latest tech to enhance their business. NICO PIENAAR Director of ASPASA Although ASPASA already has a good working relationship with the Depart- ment of Mineral Resources and other regulatory bodies, we want to foster tighter relationships with Government at national, regional and municipal lev- els. DENISE DOGON CEO of Dogon Group Properties As we enter a new era of hope and growth in South Africa, we anticipate a serious upswing of property activity - especially in Gauteng, which still of- fers quality, affordable properties which equal good value LEE MHLONGO FNB Housing Finance CEO Taking out any form of loan while ap- plying for a bond or during the regis- tration process may result in the bank reversing its initial decision to grant you a home loan. SA Real Estate Investor Magazine MARCH 2018 25