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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Knysna bucks the property market blues
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Knysna bucks the property market blues

Knysna, its people and property market are experiencing a rebirth after the devastating fires that swept through it last June.

Entry level buyers being squeezed out of the market
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Entry level buyers being squeezed out of the market

Repeat buyers currently make up the majority of the property market as first-time buyers struggle in the face of poor economic growth.

Innovative ways to build homes
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Innovative ways to build homes

What will our homes look like in the future? Well, the future is now! We look at innovative building solutions from around the world.

5 fascinating facts about South African real estate
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5 fascinating facts about South African real estate

RE/MAX of Southern Africa has compiled some fascinating dinner conversation trivia that you might like to mention at your next formal sit down.

How to manage your home loan through rising interest rates
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How to manage your home loan through rising interest rates

Tips on what to do when the interest rate rises, to minimise the impact on your home loan instalment.

Here's how much demand for sectional title property has grown
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Here's how much demand for sectional title property has grown

A new report reveals that fewer South Africans are buying freehold homes, with buyers opting for sectional title and estate homes instead.

Relief as repo rate is left unchanged
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Relief as repo rate is left unchanged

The Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decision to retain the repo rate at the current level of 6,50% is welcome news for the struggling economy and property market.

Interest rate cut will give property a much-needed boost
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Interest rate cut will give property a much-needed boost

Although the real estate and construction sectors are performing better than others, an interest rate cut would benefit both.

11 money saving tips to survive the recession
Property Advice

11 money saving tips to survive the recession

Many of us are finding it difficult to make ends meet as the price of everything heads inexorably upwards. Here's how to win the war against rising prices.