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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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The economy is ending the year on a more positive note
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The economy is ending the year on a more positive note

After a tough year, the economy is ending on a better note with the country out of the technical recession, the rand recovering and fuel prices declining.

The best school districts in SA
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The best school districts in SA

Finding a property near good schools is a key consideration for buyers with children. If good schools are important to you, then you should consider buying in these areas.

Putting Somerset West in the spotlight with Win A Home
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Putting Somerset West in the spotlight with Win A Home

It’s easy to see why we chose Paardevlei as the location of our latest home we’re giving away in our annual Win A Home competition.

Last chance to win a R3 million home!
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Last chance to win a R3 million home!

There are just days to go before the Win a Home Grand Prize competition closes. Enter now and stand a chance to win the biggest prize on South African television!

Millennials hardest hit as first time home buyers
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Millennials hardest hit as first time home buyers

Millennials are likely to spend 3.04 times more on their first time home than the generation before them.

Plenty of commercial opportunities available in Springs
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Plenty of commercial opportunities available in Springs

There are a number of commercial properties available at affordable prices in the East Rand town of Springs.

Best holiday home regions in South Africa
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Best holiday home regions in South Africa

For most South Africans, the idea of purchasing a holiday home is nothing more than a hopeful dream in our current economic climate; but, that doesn’t make it any less fun to think about

Property experts' reaction to interest rate hike
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Property experts' reaction to interest rate hike

The SARB has increased interest rates by 25 basis points. This is what leading figures in the property sector had to say on the effect of the hike.

The property market is in better shape than you think
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The property market is in better shape than you think

The latest stats from Betterbond point to a hidden strength in the real estate market, with a strong showing from the affordable sector.