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FNB Housing Market Forecast – June 2015

A return to a higher general inflation environment later this year could see house price growth rising mildly in 2016, but in “Real Growth” terms the forecast is lower.  

What’s big in smaller homes?
Lifestyle and Decor

What’s big in smaller homes?

Home buyers all over the world are increasingly opting for smaller homes packed with energy-saving equipment, luxury finishes and state-of-the-art-techology.

Lifestyle and Decor

Which home improvements add the most value to your home?

Let’s face it: renovating or adding improvements to your home can be a bit of a chore. But if you plan the job carefully, you’ll score twice over.

Property Advice

Staging and selling your home with kids

You love your kids (of course!) but will their finger-painted wall decorations affect the saleability of your property?

Property TV

The role of an estate agent in South Africa

Private Property CEO Simon Bray, used his appearance on the Expresso show last week to educate the public on the important role of estate agents in South ...

Agent Advice

Seeff Queensburgh scoops multiple awards

Seeff Queensburgh had its best performance in the last 5 years – and this was reflected by the raft of awards they took home from the recent Seeff KZN Annual Awards Evening held at The Coastland ...

Agent Advice

Agent Spotlight - Antoinette Nieuwoudt

Private Property is criss-crossing the country to shine the spotlight on the best agents in Mzansi. Today we catch up with RealNet’s top agent for 2014, Antoinette Nieuwoudt.

Agent Advice

The most in-demand areas on Private Property for April

Gauteng and the Western Cape once again dominate the list of  in-demand areas on Private Property. The list below represents the top 10 areas in terms of views per property for April 2015. This...

Agent Advice

The ins and outs of selling property to foreign buyers

According to Craig Hutchison, CEO Engel & Völkers Southern Africa, “Although political and economical conditions do impact on the property industry, we stand firm that property still remains your ...