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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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Consolidate your debt into your bond
Property Advice

Consolidate your debt into your bond

A bigger bond at a lower interest rate that reduces short-term debt at a higher rate, and is settled sooner rather than later, can amount to considerable cash savings.

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Repo rate rise

The recent increase in the repo rate by 50 basis points was met by surprise, as all indicators were that it would stay constant.

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Prospect of EU citizenship attracts international property buyers to Malta

The Maltese government has introduced a programme through which citizens from non-EU states can acquire Maltese citizenship.

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Rate your utilities costs

Things are starting to get a little hairy for homeowners in and around the suburbs of South Africa as the increases in municipal rates and utilities really start to bite.

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New book guides property investors

Scott Picken, South Africa’s leading global investor, has recently launched his book Property Going Global, in association with Clem Sunter. It’s recognised as the authority on how to invest internationally and create global ...

Property Advice

Share the love

There’s no mistaking the warm fuzzy feeling that one gets when reminiscing over experiences of neighbourly goodwill.

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London – Beware! Tax is trebling on 1st April 2014 - What you need to know?

I, Scott Picken, lived in London for 9 years and know the market very well. I have invested in many properties there, but I do feel that there are some important components which need to be ...

Agent Advice

Residential house prices on the rise

Due to an unprecedented influx of first-time buyers, the over-supply of homes on the market in 2013 has now virtually resulted in a shortage of middle income homes for 2014.

Property Advice

Smaller is better for first-time buyers

Size matters, as the saying goes. And, in the case of property in the current economy, first-time buyers are advised to aim for smaller and wiser rather than larger, which will become increasing less affordable. The recent 0.5% ...