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Sectional title market booming on the West Rand

Recent years have seen large scale development on the West Rand in Gauteng with sectional title properties and gated estates taking over in Ruimsig, Wilgeheuwel and Honeydew.

Steyn City – a mixed use development like no other
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Steyn City – a mixed use development like no other

Steyn City cracks a spot on Gauteng's multi-billion Rand 'mega development' list.

Somerset West property market booming
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Somerset West property market booming

An influx of buyers from around the country is boosting sales, particularly on estates.

Latest property stats show increase in residential property prices
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Latest property stats show increase in residential property prices

October property statistics released by ooba, South Africa’s largest bond originator, show an increase in residential property prices, despite current weak economic growth.

Property subdivision on the rise
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Property subdivision on the rise

As densification and demand for homes in certain areas increases, so does property subdivision.

Poor municipal performance could hurt at the polls
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Poor municipal performance could hurt at the polls

A recent survey has revealed SA’s best and worst performing municipalities. Could poorly run municipalities be punished in next year’s elections?

Increased demand doesn't translate into higher property prices
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Increased demand doesn't translate into higher property prices

The stock shortages in many parts of SA are allowing property prices to grow steadily. This does not however mean that sellers should overprice their homes.

SA’s 10 most expensive suburbs
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SA’s 10 most expensive suburbs

The most exclusive areas in the country, according to the latest statistics.

Interest rate increase of 25 basis points
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Interest rate increase of 25 basis points

The Reserve Bank has once again announced at today’s Monetary Policy Committee meeting that the interest rates would increase by a further 25 basis points.