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There is nothing stagnant about the property industry and Private Property will keep you in the loop through its dedicated Property News portal. Important elements such as whether it’s a buyers’ or sellers’ market, industry trends, and property news specific to South Africa are covered in this section.

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Catch Private Property at the Property Buyer Show
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Catch Private Property at the Property Buyer Show

First time home buyers and property investors can get a comprehensive understanding of the property buying process at The Property Buyer Show.

Durbs Comes Out Tops (Again)
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Durbs Comes Out Tops (Again)

Private Property’s hometown has been ranked the top South African city to live in. Here’s why the city offers the best quality of life in the Mzansi.

New technology makes affordable property investment a reality
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New technology makes affordable property investment a reality

Wealth Migrate, a global online real estate investment marketplace, has announced their entry into the South African property market through their online investment platform.

House prices 2017: it's good news for buyers
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House prices 2017: it's good news for buyers

Growth in property prices is predicted to be slow this year. This is great news for those wanting to get on the property ladder but not so great for those looking to sell.

Are South Africans losing money on their property?
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Are South Africans losing money on their property?

House price deflation occurs when a home owner sells their property for less than they paid for it. This is more likely to happen in a struggling economy. So just how often does it happen?

Dunkeld West is a rental goldmine for investment buyers
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Dunkeld West is a rental goldmine for investment buyers

The strong demand for rental properties in Dunkeld West, one of the major arteries located north of Johannesburg, provides a potentially lucrative opportunity for investment buyers.

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Budget 2017: New exemption threshold a welcome relief for property buyers

Finance minister Pravin Gordhan today revealed in the highly anticipated National Budget Speech 2017 that properties under R900 000 will not attract transfer duty tax.

Offensive property listings
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Offensive property listings

Private Property’s stance on offensive property listings pertaining to our website.

Budget 2017: how it will affect the property market
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Budget 2017: how it will affect the property market

What does this year’s budget speech mean for those who own property or are buying property this year? The heads of some of SA’s biggest estate agencies have their say.