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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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It’s party time for first-time buyers

For those consumers keen to buy their first home, there couldn’t be a better time to take the plunge. So says Rudi Botha, CEO of BetterBond, which as SA’s biggest mortgage originator assists thousands of buyers a month to obtain ...

Property Advice

Warm up winter by getting into better financial shape for summer

Winter is the time when most local authorities raise their rates as well as their tariffs for water and electricity supplies.

Property Advice

The direct influence the media has on property sales

Sometimes it is very difficult to understand the power which the media has over the public. Here's how it influences the property market.

Property Advice

Survey indicates emergence of selllers market

The latest RE/MAX survey, shows that most homes sold by RE/MAX agents between 1 January and 30 April 2012 had a minimal difference between asking and selling price.

Property Advice

Save that windfall - when prime rates drop

Say the financial gurus, to those with mortgage bonds wanting to maximise the benefits of prime interest rates dropping.

News

What's big in smaller homes?

Home buyers all over the world are increasingly opting for smaller homes packed with energy-saving equipment, luxury finishes and state-of-the-art technology.

Property Advice

Should I buy property now? YES!

Given the flood of advice from a whole host of residential property spokespeople that now is the right time to buy property, can this be seen as valid or is it simply simply self-serving? Many investors are now divesting from ...

Who's right about house prices?
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Who's right about house prices?

SA home buyers and sellers can now access a whole stack of property price statistics, but getting a grip on the market is still pretty much guesswork and gut feel.

Does technology affect where you live?
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Does technology affect where you live?

To some extent, technology has made flexi-workers of us all, and it is having a profound effect on how and where we choose to live.

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