Market

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.

Market Industry Private Property South Africa

Property Advice

How your property's value impacts your rates and taxes bill

Find out more about municipal rates and sectional title rates, as well as how they are used.

News

Repo rate increase 'ill-timed'

With inflation within the target range, a sluggish economy and the country experiencing the worst drought in decades, the MPC's decision to further increase the repo rate was ill-timed

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SA’s 10 most expensive suburbs

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

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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.

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Stock and parking shortages in Durban Central

It’s not surprising that apartment blocks are in increasing demand as people flock to South Africa’s urban centres looking for job opportunities and affordable accommodation.