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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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Property Advice

What’s the biggest threat facing South African investors today?

According to Warren Jeffery, Head of Research and Trading, FSP Invest (14th Jan 2013) the cracks are starting to show in the idyllic investment environment of sunny South Africa. You see, despite ...

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South Africa, London, Australia, USA - where to invest in 2013? Here is a simple answer!

Would you like to know where to invest your money securely in 2013 while also getting the best returns?  With so many investments options including Property, Gold, Stocks or the Bank, not to mention considering which market to ...

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2013 - A buyers' market

In 2013, the property market is expected to show moderate growth, and prospective buyers would do well to have a deposit to bring to the table, says ooba.

Property Advice

Don’t make the mistakes that buyers did in 2012

Only one in every two buyers in South Africa is likely to realise their dreams of home ownership in 2013. 

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Take action and stop dreaming: inspiration to get you into action!

We want to inspire you take action at the start of a new year. I would like to focus on taking action as a foundation of success instead of spending an inordinate amount of time giving you ...

Property Advice

Take advantage of the current market

There is no doubt that today’s real estate environment is primed for buyers looking to take advantage of the recovering phase of the market cycle.

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Residential property is gradually recovering its attractiveness as an investment, and 2013 is expected to bring more of it

Although it has not yet regained its shine as an investment, the attractiveness of residential property as an investment does appear to be gradually improving. This is the view of John Loos, Household and Consumer Sector ...

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The Economist view of property - 2013

Dear Investors In 2006 The Economist magazine published an article talking about the impending global crisis in residential property and how many markets around the world were going to fall dramatically. Most people said they ...

Property Advice

Life's a beach

The December holidays are upon us and while many will be heading off for a welcome break, others will have a more serious agenda in mind and will be looking to invest in a holiday home.