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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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Implications of new rates and utilities tariffs for the property market
Property Advice

Implications of new rates and utilities tariffs for the property market

Above-inflation increases in municipal rates and utilities tariffs may prove to be a challenge for property owners and tenants.

MPC increases repo rate by 50 basis points
News

MPC increases repo rate by 50 basis points

Interest rates have gone up. What is the impact on the property industry?

Predictions for interest rate announcement
News

Predictions for interest rate announcement

The Monetary Policy Committee will soon make a decision regarding interest rates. What can be expected.

SONA disheartening for the property industry
News

SONA disheartening for the property industry

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent State of the Nation Address (SONA) silence on housing delivery and title deeds has raised serious concerns.

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.