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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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Property Buyer Show comes to Durban
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Property Buyer Show comes to Durban

South Africa’s premier property expo will be taking place at the Durban Exhibition Centre on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 July 2018 following popular editions in Cape Town and Johannesburg.

Can golf clubs lose their elitist reputation?
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Can golf clubs lose their elitist reputation?

For many years golf was seen as an elitist sport that was out of reach of ordinary people, but new golf estates are making the sport accessible to many more people.

Ferndale a hotspot for first-time buyers
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Ferndale a hotspot for first-time buyers

Ferndale has become a popular hotspot for young, first-time home buyers due to its central location.

Advice for first-time home buyers
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Advice for first-time home buyers

Want to know how to get onto the property ladder? Here are some of the key factors first-time buyers should look out for.

Cape Town rentals are dropping
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Cape Town rentals are dropping

There is an oversupply in the Cape rental market and this is pushing demand and prices down. Here's what landlords can do in this soft rental market.

Lending to home buyers is still on the rise
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Lending to home buyers is still on the rise

The average size of bond granted in SA has grown 7,7% in the past 12 months to R934 000, according to BetterBond, the country’s biggest bond originator.

Record R53.8m paid for Cape beach apartment
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Record R53.8m paid for Cape beach apartment

Apartments along the Cape beaches remain among the most desirable and expensive in the country, with many achieving record prices.

Private Property and partners get behind land reform project
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Private Property and partners get behind land reform project

Millions of South Africans were never given the opportunity to own the land that they live on. Private Property, together with the real estate industry, wants to help change this.

SA Women’s Hockey name squad for World Cup
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SA Women’s Hockey name squad for World Cup

A South African team with a blend of youth and experience will do battle at the World Cup in England.