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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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Invest: it’s a good move!
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Invest: it’s a good move!

It’s been a great year for those who decided to invest in property and, if the experts are to be believed, there is every chance that 2015 is going to be another bumper year.

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The non-residential market in 2015

From an intermediary’s perspective, the commercial property market has been relatively flat during 2014. The office space sector is currently at a national vacancy average of 14%, which is ...

Bubbles: some burst; some don’t
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Bubbles: some burst; some don’t

When FNB’s Property Barometer (information supplied by real estate professionals that provides insights into the residential property market ) was launched in November 2004, the residential ...

Municipal debt: mind the gap
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Municipal debt: mind the gap

It may seem completely crazy to us folk-in-the-street, but if you’re buying a property, you could be held liable for debts that the seller ran up with the local municipality long before you came ...

Bonds: 20 years or 30?
Property Advice

Bonds: 20 years or 30?

Nowadays, it’s not uncommon for aspirant house buyers to apply for 30-year home loans. Before doing so, however, it would be wise to do the math and consider the long-term financial ...

Agent Advice

‘Tis the season to be selling

Coming off five years of low growth on the back of tight economic conditions, this year has seen the property market emerge from one of the toughest down-cycles.

Holiday homes: yay or nay?
Property Advice

Holiday homes: yay or nay?

According to a recent report issued by John Loos, Household and Property Sector Strategist at FNB, holiday town property markets are beginning to pick up once more. Albeit it off a low base and after years of lagging the ...

Where will we live in 2015?
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Where will we live in 2015?

2014 is fast coming to a close and with it, questions arise as to how the residential property market might perform in 2015.

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What is happening in the Australian Property market? What you need to know...

Markets move, timing is important, knowledge is key and partners are pivotal to success. For this reason, I, Scott Picken will interviewed Richard Dunn, our new fulltime strategic partner on the ground in Australia. I have worked ...