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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Best suburbs for first time home buyers in CT and Gauteng
Property Advice

Best suburbs for first time home buyers in CT and Gauteng

It's difficult to know where to start, when moving to a new city. These are the best suburbs to consider moving to in JHB and CT.

Generation rent: Why Millennials are choosing to rent and not own
News

Generation rent: Why Millennials are choosing to rent and not own

Renting has become the lifestyle of choice for Millennials, but why has this become the norm?

How the repo rate affects you
Property Advice

How the repo rate affects you

We help you better understand the Repo Rate, and how it affects your home and lifestyle.

Cradock: Buyers’ Guide
Lifestyle and Decor

Cradock: Buyers’ Guide

Those who are considering the purchase of property in the Eastern Cape town of Cradock should find out a bit more about the town, from its location to its property-related statistics.

SONA bodes well for property market
News

SONA bodes well for property market

The State of the Nation address covered a huge number of initiatives, with some highlights for the real estate market.

Investing in Grahamstown is a safe bet
News

Investing in Grahamstown is a safe bet

An overview of the property market in Grahamstown and how to invest there.

National budget wishlist from the property experts
News

National budget wishlist from the property experts

With the National Budget looming on 20 February 2019, the housing market needs a budget that will achieve a boost in sentiment and economic growth.

Property market poised to improve
News

Property market poised to improve

Lightstone Property's 2019 Forecast reflects a hopeful outlook for the property market in the year ahead.

Transfer duty and Capital Gains Tax could be stifling the market
News

Transfer duty and Capital Gains Tax could be stifling the market

Ahead of SONA and Budget 2019, Samuel Seeff has called on the Finance Minister, to relook transfer duty, especially at the top end of the market, as well as Capital Gains Tax.