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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Significance of schools when choosing a family home
Property Advice

Significance of schools when choosing a family home

The area you live in often determines which schools your children may attend.

Momentum in property market as online sales make life easier for buyers and sellers
News

Momentum in property market as online sales make life easier for buyers and sellers

A change in mindset in recent years has seen property sales via online auction enter a new era...

Prime lending rate increased to 7.75%
News

Prime lending rate increased to 7.75%

A combined interest rate increase of 1% for the year to date is unlikely to have too negative an effect on the South African property market, say property professionals.

Property industry braces for more interest rate increases
News

Property industry braces for more interest rate increases

For the second time in a row this year, the South African Reserve Bank increased the repo rate by 25 basis points, bringing the prime lending rate to 7.75%.

Remote working is likely to continue as technology advances
Lifestyle and Decor

Remote working is likely to continue as technology advances

After an end to the forced work-from-home trend due to the Covid-19 pandemic - the long-term increase in remote working is likely to continue as technology progresses.

Should you fix the interest rate on your home loan?
Property Advice

Should you fix the interest rate on your home loan?

Interest rates are a major factor in the property sector. How can you tell when it makes sense to fix your home loan interest rate.

Tips for implementing home safety measures
Property Advice

Tips for implementing home safety measures

Home safety must be considered a priority in residential property. What should be considered?

Predictions for March interest rate announcement
News

Predictions for March interest rate announcement

There is increasing interest and anticipation around interest rates. What can be expected?

Interest rates guidelines for first time home buyers
Property Advice

Interest rates guidelines for first time home buyers

Rising interest rates are a major concern, especially for first time home buyers. What are the available solutions?