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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Latest rate hike will add to the bite
Property Advice

Latest rate hike will add to the bite

The latest interest rate hike will raise consumer debt pressure but property outlook remains stable.

Interest rates climb yet again
News

Interest rates climb yet again

Here are the industry comments on the latest repo rate increase.

Increasing demand for homes in estates
Property Advice

Increasing demand for homes in estates

Bond applications for new residential developments are on the rise. What’s driving this demand?

Fixed interest rate
Property Advice

Fixed interest rate

Is fixing the interest rate on your home loan a good idea?

Interest rate back up to pre-Covid levels
News

Interest rate back up to pre-Covid levels

The repo rate has increased by 75 basis points for the third consecutive MPC meeting.

Brace for yet another interest rate hike
Property Advice

Brace for yet another interest rate hike

The business market is anxiously waiting for the SA Reserve bank to announce possible changes to interest rates. What can be expected?

Repo rate back to pre-Covid 19 levels
News

Repo rate back to pre-Covid 19 levels

South African Reserve Bank has hiked rates by 75 basis points. Here are the observations of industry experts.

Interest rates: what are they & how do they affect you
Property Advice

Interest rates: what are they & how do they affect you

Interest rates are a major determining factor in the financial market. How does this happen?

Letting to students
Property Advice

Letting to students

Renting accommodation to students can be profitable. This is how you should do it.