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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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Business as usual in Hermanus, despite protests
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Business as usual in Hermanus, despite protests

The property market in Hermanus remains buoyant, despite recent protests that have taken place in surrounding areas. A historic property in the area sold for a record R35m.

Should I apply for a 100% bond?
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Should I apply for a 100% bond?

Many buyers are rushing to enter the property market in order to take advantage of low interest rates, but don’t have a deposit saved up. Should these buyers apply for a 100% bond, or wait?

Savvy investors can still find value in the Southern Suburbs
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Savvy investors can still find value in the Southern Suburbs

After years of phenomenal growth the Southern Suburbs market is slowing down. There are however still some markets that are showing strong activity.

Camps Bay buyers in search of drought-busting homes
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Camps Bay buyers in search of drought-busting homes

Energy and water self-sufficiency are increasingly important factors in home buyers’ choice of property – especially in Cape Town.

How to save for a home deposit faster
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How to save for a home deposit faster

The sooner you save up a decent deposit, the sooner you will be able to make your home buying dream a reality. Here are 7 tips to give your deposit savings a kick-start.

3 reasons to download South Africa’s smartest property app
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3 reasons to download South Africa’s smartest property app

Drawing on user-feedback, and incorporating the latest technology, Private Property has launched an all-new app, which introduces South Africa’s first property feed to the market.

No need to panic over land expropriation without compensation
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No need to panic over land expropriation without compensation

Land expropriation has been the cause of much confusion and panic in the market, with many choosing to sensationalise the issue instead of looking at it objectively.

How long it takes to sell a house in South Africa currently
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How long it takes to sell a house in South Africa currently

Research has revealed that the average time homes spent on the market decreased in the first three months of this year. This is an encouraging sign that the market is starting to strengthen.

Gauteng remains the hotspot for first-time buyers
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Gauteng remains the hotspot for first-time buyers

First-time home buying weakened nationally in the first three months of 2018, but there were big differences regionally, with Gauteng outperforming other regions significantly.