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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.

Tech-savvy tenants want wired properties
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Tech-savvy tenants want wired properties

Technology features boost the appeal of rental properties so landlords need to make sure their properties are up to date.

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The best estates in Kwazulu Natal

Carol Reynolds, Pam Golding Properties Area Principal for Durban Coastal, chats about the property market as well as estate living in her home province, KwaZulu-Natal.

64% of sales in upmarket Zimbali were in cash
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64% of sales in upmarket Zimbali were in cash

Analysis of 3.5 years of sales in Zimbali reveals interesting statistics – including the fact that 64% of sales were in cash

Sectional title schemes can block Airbnb letting
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Sectional title schemes can block Airbnb letting

The Ombud for community housing schemes has cleared up the confusion regarding letting sectional title units.

These are the fastest selling suburbs in Gauteng
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These are the fastest selling suburbs in Gauteng

Property group Seeff has revealed the areas where property spends the least time on the market before being sold.

Home buyers who enter the market now could get a double benefit
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Home buyers who enter the market now could get a double benefit

Shaun Rademeyer, CEO of BetterBond, believes that buyers should enter the market now rather than wait for further repo rate drops.

Battle for the best address heads to R100M-plus for Cape’s best streets
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Battle for the best address heads to R100M-plus for Cape’s best streets

When it comes to well-heeled buyers, there is now almost no price too high for the right address, whether it is in Cape Town or Sandton.

Lifestyle estates, big demand for Cape Town northern suburbs from Joburg buyers
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Lifestyle estates, big demand for Cape Town northern suburbs from Joburg buyers

The secure lifestyle estates in Cape Town’s northern suburbs are a big drawcard for buyers migrating from other areas.

Royal29, new apartments launched to meet shortage of sectional title property, Hout Bay
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Royal29, new apartments launched to meet shortage of sectional title property, Hout Bay

The new sectional title development is now available to meet the demand for lock-up-and-go lifestyle in the area.