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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How rising fuel costs are affecting the housing market
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How rising fuel costs are affecting the housing market

Escalating fuel costs,coupled with rising traffic congestion in South Africa’s cities, is playing an increasing role in where consumers choose to buy or rent.

Fourways property market geared for growth
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Fourways property market geared for growth

A concentration of mixed-use, commercial and residential developments are significantly driving growth in the Fourways property sector.

Property prices in Pretoria’s most in-demand suburbs
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Property prices in Pretoria’s most in-demand suburbs

Private Property takes a look at the most in-demand suburbs in Pretoria and what you can expect to pay for property in them.

Property market sentiment declining
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Property market sentiment declining

Positive sentiment around the South African residential property market dropped for the second consecutive quarter, according to ABSA’s Homeowner Sentiment Index (HSI).

After the Cape water crisis, well-priced properties emerge
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After the Cape water crisis, well-priced properties emerge

Lack of stock and the drought put buyers off in early 2018, but now that the water crisis has abated, there are good opportunities in the Cape's property market once again.

Not all doom and gloom for the Cape Town property market
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Not all doom and gloom for the Cape Town property market

Although house prices in Cape Town have softened after years of outstanding growth, it should not be seen as a cause for alarm.

Fewer homeowners are upgrading their homes
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Fewer homeowners are upgrading their homes

A new report reveals that although homeowners are still maintaining their homes, fewer of them are spending money on home improvements and upgrades.

Young buyers are spending more on homes
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Young buyers are spending more on homes

Consumers in the upper income groups may be scaling down and buying less expensive homes, but those in the lower income groups continue to pay more for their properties.

The amenities that discerning Sandton renters demand
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The amenities that discerning Sandton renters demand

Demand for modern, new-build apartments in the Sandton CBD is soaring among a fast-growing demographic of tenants.