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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How load shedding affects the residential market
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How load shedding affects the residential market

The how's and why's of load shedding, and how it's affecting the property market.

Should you buy property before the elections?
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Should you buy property before the elections?

Off the back of the MPC decision to leave the repo rate unchanged, the market lends itself even further to buyers.

PE's housing market great for first time buyers
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PE's housing market great for first time buyers

A look at the property market in Port Elizabeth and why it's ideal for those buying their first home.

Stable repo rate is positive for property
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Stable repo rate is positive for property

With the repo rate remaining unchanged, there is a positive outcome for many consumers.

Family houses most popular in Southern Suburbs
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Family houses most popular in Southern Suburbs

While the property market conditions are subdued, family homes are selling like hot cakes in Cape Town's Southern suburbs.

Top 10 hotspots to live in the Western Cape
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Top 10 hotspots to live in the Western Cape

From Melkbosstrand to Goodwood, here are 10 of the most popular suburbs in the Western Cape for home buyers.

10 of the most in demand suburbs to rent in Cape Town
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10 of the most in demand suburbs to rent in Cape Town

If you’re looking for a place to rent in Cape Town, these are the top 10 areas where Capetonians love living.

Rands and cents of buying low
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Rands and cents of buying low

With mortgage grants slowing down, and the supply of homes exceeding demand, is this the right time to invest in a new home?

Estate living in Centurion and Pretoria East
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Estate living in Centurion and Pretoria East

A quick look at the most popular estates in Centurion and Pretoria East.