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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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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
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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.

The outlook for the South African property market
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The outlook for the South African property market

Challenges facing the property market have resulted in a flat outlook for the rest of the year, but buyers can get a great deal in the current environment.

Atlantic Seaboard rentals showing signs of life
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Atlantic Seaboard rentals showing signs of life

After slowing down over the last year, the rental market in the Atlantic Seaboard is starting to recover.

The reasons Sandton and Centurion home owners are selling
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The reasons Sandton and Centurion home owners are selling

Property experts in Sandton and Centurion elaborate on the main factors that contribute to sellers listing their properties in these areas.

House prices are rebounding in Gauteng and KZN
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House prices are rebounding in Gauteng and KZN

The housing market is surprisingly showing some bright sparks, in spite of the recession and weak economic climate.

Ignore ‘recession’ talk and buy real more estate, says Everitt
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Ignore ‘recession’ talk and buy real more estate, says Everitt

Property buyers and investors should be ignoring the current negative sentiment about SA’s economic future and purchasing more property as soon as they can, says Berry Everitt.

The 10 most expensive suburbs to rent property in South Africa
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The 10 most expensive suburbs to rent property in South Africa

Although the luxury rental market is slowing, many tenants are still prepared to pay a premium for rentals in elite areas. Here are the most expensive rental suburbs and what you can rent in them.