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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Affordable Cape Town neighbourhoods for first time buyers
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Affordable Cape Town neighbourhoods for first time buyers

Housing affordability is a major issue for first time buyers in Cape Town, but there are some neighbourhoods where property is available for under R1.5m.

Calypso Beach in Langebaan gaining in popularity
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Calypso Beach in Langebaan gaining in popularity

Property buyers are increasingly being drawn to suburbs like Calypso Beach on the Cape West Coast due to the great selection of homes and enviable lifestyle.

Plots at luxury Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate on sale
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Plots at luxury Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate on sale

Buyers can buy stands on this luxurious Hermanus lifestyle estate from R3m.

Landmark Oudtshoorn property on sale for R59.5m
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Landmark Oudtshoorn property on sale for R59.5m

The iconic Oude Meul (Old Mill) Guest Lodge and Game Farm is on the market as a going concern for the first time ever.

Parkhurst is one of SA’s fastest growing wealth suburbs
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Parkhurst is one of SA’s fastest growing wealth suburbs

Professional families are flocking to buy homes in this centrally-located area, which has just listed as the third fastest growing area for wealth in SA by a research group.

How to pay off your home in 10 years
Property Advice

How to pay off your home in 10 years

Paying a home loan off over the full term of the loan will result on you paying more than double in interest alone. Here’s how you save by paying off your home sooner.

Still a buyer’s market, despite improved property outlook
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Still a buyer’s market, despite improved property outlook

Although the economy and property market is showing improvement, it is still all about the buyers as we wait for the positive sentiment to translate into a meaningful increase in sales and prices.

3 types of real estate agents to avoid
Property Advice

3 types of real estate agents to avoid

Choosing a real estate agent is like choosing a mattress – make the wrong selection and you’ll end up with sleepless nights left contemplating all of the money you have lost.

Innovative ways to reduce your electricity bill this winter
Property Advice

Innovative ways to reduce your electricity bill this winter

The cold, wet weather translates into more nights spent at home, which can cause electricity bills to skyrocket. Here's how you can avoid higher electricity bills this winter.