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Cape Town has the 2nd fastest growing luxury property market globally
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Cape Town has the 2nd fastest growing luxury property market globally

Luxury real estate in the Mother City grew 19.9% between 2016 and 2017, making it the second-best performer globally.

Northern Cape housing market boosted by mining revival
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Northern Cape housing market boosted by mining revival

Boom in Northern Cape’s house price growth boosted by commodity rebound and infrastructural improvements

Quadrant Gardens: Upmarket retirement living in Claremont
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Quadrant Gardens: Upmarket retirement living in Claremont

The exclusive retirement development in the Southern Suburbs includes a wide range of amenities, with units starting from R2m.

New apartments launch at Sitari Country Estate, Somerset West
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New apartments launch at Sitari Country Estate, Somerset West

Two new apartment complexes, Waterford Place and Paradiso have been launched in the hugely successful Sitari Country Estate, with apartments from only R1 085 500.

Has the Cape water crisis affected the property market?
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Has the Cape water crisis affected the property market?

The drought in the Western Cape has had a massive impact on many different industries but, has it adversely affected the property market?

Holiday town property markets faring surprisingly well
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Holiday town property markets faring surprisingly well

In tough economic times, holiday home buying is expected to decrease but this was not the case in 2017.

Gauteng property market showing positive signs
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Gauteng property market showing positive signs

The Gauteng market has shown signs of renewed energy since the start of the year, underpinned by positive national sentiment due to changes in political leadership.

Renewed focus on tourism a big boost for Klein Karoo property
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Renewed focus on tourism a big boost for Klein Karoo property

The announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa in his SONA address that tourism is one of the key focus areas for economic growth is excellent news for areas such as the Klein Karoo and surrounds

Free help offered to contest incorrect property valuations
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Free help offered to contest incorrect property valuations

Property owners who are unhappy with their municipal property valuations have a short time to file objections and a real estate group is offering their help for free.