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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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First-time home buyers to the fore
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First-time home buyers to the fore

South African first-time buyers across the country continue to capitalise on the favourable buying environment.

Repo rate unchanged
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Repo rate unchanged

The Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 3.5%.What are the implications?

Property trends to watch as low-interest rates remain steady
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Property trends to watch as low-interest rates remain steady

Interest rates can negatively or positively affect business activity and trends in the property sector. Which property trends should you watch as low-interest rates remain steady?

Interest rate hikes held off for another quarter
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Interest rate hikes held off for another quarter

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has made an important interest rates announcement which is set to positively impact the property market.

Property market booms as medium-term outlook keeps repo rate below 4%
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Property market booms as medium-term outlook keeps repo rate below 4%

The residential property market in South Africa has continued to benefit from low and stable interest rates. What type of property decisions can be made?

How retirement property decisions affect estate planning
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How retirement property decisions affect estate planning

The type of home you choose in retirement can have a significant impact on your estate planning.

Container plants are in vogue as people spend more time at home
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Container plants are in vogue as people spend more time at home

How to choose what suits your lifestyle and your home environment.

Hottest new luxury home trends
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Hottest new luxury home trends

We are all adjusting our lives and adapting our homes to the ‘new normal’, however, those who can afford to, are doing so in grand style.

Dispelling eight key myths around buying and selling property on auction
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Dispelling eight key myths around buying and selling property on auction

The property market is often a subject of a number of misconceptions which have prevented home buyers from embracing some attractive and highly beneficial opportunities.