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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Digital dominates property search
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Digital dominates property search

Property portals are now the ‘go-to’ hunting grounds for selling properties, to maximise exposure and reach.

Rule changes expected to benefit sectional title schemes
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Rule changes expected to benefit sectional title schemes

The new legislation in place for sectional titles schemes is expected to increase the demand and marketability for this growing property sector. property sector.

Hermanus no longer just a holiday town
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Hermanus no longer just a holiday town

The Overberg coast has shaken off its sleepy holiday-by-the-sea reputation and is increasingly attracting younger buyers and upcountry semigrants as permanent residents.

Cape Town City Bowl estate agent Q&A
Lifestyle and Decor

Cape Town City Bowl estate agent Q&A

Cape Town is a prime tourist destination. Find out from local property experts about the property market in this popular city.

Atlantic Seaboard and City Bowl hotting up for summer
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Atlantic Seaboard and City Bowl hotting up for summer

With sales topping R6.28bn, the property market in the Atlantic Seaboard and Cape Town City Bowl is on fire as we head into summer.

A victory for property owners
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A victory for property owners

Terrific news for the property market. A recent court judgment has indicated that owners will no longer be liable for historical municipal debt on their property.

Valhalla estate agent Q&A
Lifestyle and Decor

Valhalla estate agent Q&A

Local property experts discuss what kind of buyers Valhalla attracts and why.

Over-supply slows down Sandton’s sectional title market
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Over-supply slows down Sandton’s sectional title market

Sandton’s once-buoyant sectional title market is being subdued by over-supply as ongoing development outpaces demand.

Glittering Umhlanga shapes up as the ‘Dubai of SA’
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Glittering Umhlanga shapes up as the ‘Dubai of SA’

It’s hot, it’s bold, and as it continues to attract more multibillion-rand residential and retail property developments – Umhlanga is increasingly looking like South Africa’s own Dubai.