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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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2014 will be a good year for residential property

Repeated statements by the Rawson Property Group’s management to the effect that now is the right time to buy a home were backed up recently by the group’s Chairman..

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House Price Growth Expected in 2014

As so often happens, says Mike van Alphen, National Manager for the Rawson Property Group’s bond origination division, Rawson Finance, the latest Absa house price review has stimulated speculation as to where the residential ...

Property Advice

Strong rental demand In Umhlanga

Over the years the upmarket suburb of Umhlanga on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast has experienced unprecedented, explosive growth..

Property Advice

Property ownership can only boost the economy

In the US, research indicates that property purchases lead to increased consumer spending. Comparative South African research shows a similar trend.

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How Will The Saldanha Bay IDZ Impact On Residents?

Should plans materialise for the newly licenced Saldanha Bay Industrial Zone to attract foreign and local business investments from the oil and gas sectors over 25 years..

Property Advice

The pro's and con's of a fixed interest rate

With the prime interest rate at a low that was last seen in the market over 30 years ago, many homeowners may be contemplating fixing the rate on their bond.

Property Advice

The pro's and con's of a fixed interest rate

With the prime interest rate at a low that was last seen in the market over 30 years ago, many homeowners may be contemplating fixing the rate on their bond.

Property Advice

Tips for buy-to-let investors

Low cost units generally give a better return than upper bracket homes.

Property Advice

Always look at property in the long term

The last few years have seen detailed property statistics flood into the media at a pace never before experienced in South Africa..