Market

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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Constitutional turf wars

Property developers need and want to be able to walk into a town planning department, submit their applications, pay their fee and leave in the secure knowledge* that the matter has been left in competent hands. By 1995 everyone ...

Ten reasons to invest in property in South Africa
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Ten reasons to invest in property in South Africa

Thinking of stepping onto the property ladder? Here are ten benefits of investing in property in South Africa.

Property Advice

Why auction your property?

Why would people consider auctioning their property as opposed to other methods of selling? The most obvious consideration for auction sellers is speed. While the average property sits on the market for a lengthy period, auctions ...

Property Advice

Northgate - Flying in the Face of Sentiment

Northgate is seemingly bucking national property market trends as demand for property in the area remains strong.

Property Advice

Interest rate - as you were

It came as no surprise that the Reserve Bank Governor choose to leave the interest rate as is says Adrian Goslett, CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa.

Property Advice

Mixed response to repo rate decision

The Reserve Bank’s decision to leave the repo rate unchanged at 5.5% has elicited a mixed response from the property industry.

Property Advice

Bryanston Retains its Sparkle

Bryanston in Johannesburg has long been a favourite with those looking to capitalise on property and this remains the case to this day.

Property Advice

Simon’s Town Rolling with the Punches

Simon’s Town in Cape Town is weathering the property market storm fairly well.

Property Advice

Nothing going on but the rent

With many economists predicting an interest rate hike in the next six months and possibly another downturn in the economy in the near future, we will see a marked increase in the rental market.