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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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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.

Interest rate predictions
News

Interest rate predictions

This is what you can expect from the Monetary Policy Committee announcement.

Demand for student accommodation at an all-time high
Property Advice

Demand for student accommodation at an all-time high

Student accommodation is a viable property investment avenue. This is what you need to consider.

Expert views on inflation and interest rates
News

Expert views on inflation and interest rates

Economists and agency heads on how current rising inflation and interest rates affect the housing market.

Impact of the repo rate increase on the property market
News

Impact of the repo rate increase on the property market

SA Reserve Bank hikes the repo rate by 75 basis points to 5.5%, putting the prime lending rate at 9.0%.

Interest rate shock for mortgages and debt, but property to remain resilient
News

Interest rate shock for mortgages and debt, but property to remain resilient

Interest rates have gone up by 75 basis points. What are the factors behind this and what are the implications?

Homeowners gear up as SARB increases interest rates by 75 basis points
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Homeowners gear up as SARB increases interest rates by 75 basis points

Interest rates have gone up by 75 basis points. How should property owners deal with this?