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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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Are South Africans losing money on their property?
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Are South Africans losing money on their property?

House price deflation occurs when a home owner sells their property for less than they paid for it. This is more likely to happen in a struggling economy. So just how often does it happen?

Dunkeld West is a rental goldmine for investment buyers
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Dunkeld West is a rental goldmine for investment buyers

The strong demand for rental properties in Dunkeld West, one of the major arteries located north of Johannesburg, provides a potentially lucrative opportunity for investment buyers.

Budget 2017: how it will affect the property market
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Budget 2017: how it will affect the property market

What does this year’s budget speech mean for those who own property or are buying property this year? The heads of some of SA’s biggest estate agencies have their say.

The growing demand for property in the Winelands
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The growing demand for property in the Winelands

While the property market in the Cape Winelands remains strong and in demand, the region’s escalating entry-level prices are making it increasingly difficult for first-time buyers to purchase a home

Slow growth predicted for property market
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Slow growth predicted for property market

House price growth in South Africa was slow in January but is expected to improve, particularly towards the second half of the year.

How the interest rate impacts the property market
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How the interest rate impacts the property market

South Africans breathed a sigh of relief when the South African Reserve Bank kept the repo rate at 7% this month.

Investing in property near a good school
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Investing in property near a good school

How investing in property near good schools, can turn into great Return on Investment and be the perfect investment opportunity for you.

Rates decision welcomed amidst challenging economy and property market
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Rates decision welcomed amidst challenging economy and property market

Today’s decision by the Monetary Policy Committee of the SARB to keep the interest rate at the current level of 7% (home loan base rate of 10.5%) is most welcome news.

This factor will be key to a residential property market recovery in 2017
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This factor will be key to a residential property market recovery in 2017

The residential property market in South Africa did not perform well last year and one factor had a bigger effect than others, according to the head of one of SA’s leading estate agents.