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.

PE’s beachside suburb booms
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PE’s beachside suburb booms

Summerstrand property sales show growth.

For greater property value in Joburg, go west
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For greater property value in Joburg, go west

Property buyers looking for a dream home that’s affordable too, should consider the West Rand.

Cape Town CBD residential market boom
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Cape Town CBD residential market boom

2014 was a record year for residential sales in Cape Town’s CBD, with properties to the value of R856 million changing hands.

KZN’s slow coast speeds up
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KZN’s slow coast speeds up

The KZN south coast seems to be, if not shrugging off its history, then rewriting its future.

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Scottburgh offers a perfect lifestyle plus good value

Regarded by many as one of the most attractive and popular holiday resorts, it is in fact, one of the oldest towns on the KwaZulu Natal coast.

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Durban - the fun place to live

Durban, the second-largest city in South Africa with the largest seaport is in the midst of a massive upgrade programme.

Spotlight on the Cape Town City Bowl
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Spotlight on the Cape Town City Bowl

With cafe society, cultural happenings and the mountain on your doorstep, Cape Town’s City Bowl offers an enviable lifestyle.

Finding the right solution for poor flat owners
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Finding the right solution for poor flat owners

Thousands of poor people who were sold discounted council flats could lose them because they cannot afford the levy payments.

Property price growth - what the stats tell us
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Property price growth - what the stats tell us

Property prices in South Africa may well still be going up, but they are increasing at a slower rate than before.