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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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Grade ll listed London house rent: pay what you can
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Grade ll listed London house rent: pay what you can

A London man is offering to rent two rooms in his Grade ll listed house between Brick Lane and Spitalfields Market for as much as his “perfect tenants” can afford.

Go the extra mile
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Go the extra mile

Are you doing the Midmar Mile this year? Here are a few tips to get you ready.

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Summer sets positive tone for Western Cape

A solid year and busy summer sets a positive tone for the properties in Atlantic Seaboard, Cape Town City Bowl and CBD.

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Cape tops the schools list, major boost for property

Excellent education in the Cape in almost every neighbourhood, is one of the key factors driving the housing market.

Gear up for an interest rate ride
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Gear up for an interest rate ride

An upward trend in the prime lending rate looks set to continue this year.

Revised fees for home loans
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Revised fees for home loans

The Department of Trade and Industry recently updated the maximum fees that credit providers are able to charge.

Estate agency commission stats
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Estate agency commission stats

The industry standard and statistics about what estate agent commission is.

Will the falling rand attract foreign investment?
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Will the falling rand attract foreign investment?

The weaker rand has made property far more affordable to foreign buyers and although some are undoubtedly going to take the bait, there is a downside.

Rate hike- buckle up, it's a bumpy ride ahead for property
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Rate hike- buckle up, it's a bumpy ride ahead for property

The decision of the Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to hike the repo rate by 50 basis points comes as no surprise,