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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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Pricing your home to sell
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Pricing your home to sell

In today’s housing market, both sellers and buyers are bombarded with a variety of often mixed messages on pricing their homes to sell, or an array of bargains at reduced prices.

Live in one of the world's trendiest neighbourhoods
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Live in one of the world's trendiest neighbourhoods

Kalk Bay was named one of the “coolest neighbourhoods around the world” in an article published by Forbes last year.

Things to consider before taking a 105% home loan
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Things to consider before taking a 105% home loan

ABSA's new Young Professionals Home Loan is a great help for first time home buyers, however, there are also other implications to consider.

Market demand dictates selling prices in Zimbali
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Market demand dictates selling prices in Zimbali

Price resistance is showing signs of cracking in the R10m to R20m price bracket in Zimbali.

Cape holiday rental season heats up
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Cape holiday rental season heats up

Holiday rentals are now an essential element of most coastal property markets, especially Cape Town.

First generation home buyer concerns
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First generation home buyer concerns

A gap has been created in the market for further education centred around the home buying process.

Emerging trends in the real estate industry
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Emerging trends in the real estate industry

The dynamic South African real estate industry is poised for significant transformation.

The value of a budget
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The value of a budget

Government finances are in an unsustainable state as revealed in the mid-term budget. Home owners need to ensure that their budgets don’t follow suit.

Durban North is the most searched suburb in 2019
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Durban North is the most searched suburb in 2019

Durban North has been a growth node for a while, but our stats show that it has catapulted itself to the top of the list of most searched suburbs.