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.

Market Industry Private Property South Africa
Coastal buyers getting younger as zoom-town trend drives remote workers and semigrating families to the seaside
Property Advice

Coastal buyers getting younger as zoom-town trend drives remote workers and semigrating families to the seaside

The property industry in South Africa is characterised by shifts in trends. What’s prevailing currently?

Residential rentals require tough tenant administration
Property Advice

Residential rentals require tough tenant administration

The rental property market in South Africa has continued to fluctuate with affordability and legal guidelines playing a role.

Gauteng’s mid-priced suburbs “boom” as buyers move in, and up
Property Advice

Gauteng’s mid-priced suburbs “boom” as buyers move in, and up

Gauteng is experiencing a noticeable movement in the property market especially in certain suburbs. What’s behind this development?

Seven things to remove from your house before selling
Property Advice

Seven things to remove from your house before selling

These seven things are important to ensure your home is ready for viewing because you have a few minutes to capture the attention of prospective buyers.

City dwellers are moving out of town
Property Advice

City dwellers are moving out of town

Agents report that city dwellers are moving to country areas, and they need good advice from reliable agents.

Less is more for discerning retirees who place a premium on quality of life
Property Advice

Less is more for discerning retirees who place a premium on quality of life

There is a growing demand for accomodation which promotes health and social wellbeing for retirees.

Residential rentals in 2021
Property Advice

Residential rentals in 2021

PayProp reports record low rental growth in 2020, so what can rental agents expect in 2021?

Predictable outcome as interest rates hold steady
News

Predictable outcome as interest rates hold steady

Interest rates are key economic indicators. What are the current rates in South Africa?

A year later: The post ’new-normal’ office and the lessons for corporates
Property Advice

A year later: The post ’new-normal’ office and the lessons for corporates

The 'new normal' has impacted how corporates operate. What has changed?