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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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CPT residents prioritise service delivery
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CPT residents prioritise service delivery

In Cape Town, the DA has increased their share of the vote in this year’s local government elections. The growing support is an effort to ensure that efficient service delivery is maintained.

SA's property market is going green
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SA's property market is going green

South Africa is fast becoming more eco-conscious, with an increasing number of residential and commercial buildings being developed with green principles in mind.

How to save on your home insurance
Property Advice

How to save on your home insurance

Saving money is becoming more important as the cost of living increases, along with the interest rate. Home insurance is one large expense that can be cut down.

How do the elections influence the property market?
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How do the elections influence the property market?

As South Africans go to the polls to vote in the municipal elections, what impact will the outcome have on the property market now and going forward?

Why CPT property sellers may need to re-evaluate their expectations
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Why CPT property sellers may need to re-evaluate their expectations

A difficult economy may force Cape Town sellers to reconsider their home’s price tag and sales approach, as the market begins to shift.

Berea apartment sells for R18 million
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Berea apartment sells for R18 million

A pair of Seeff agents in Durban have made history by selling the highest priced sectional title unit on Durban’s Berea.

Property Advice

The effects of interest rate hikes

Tim Akinnusi of Nedbank explains the affect that interest rate hikes have on the cost of living and people's ability to service debt.

Holding onto your property can be costly
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Holding onto your property can be costly

As municipal rates keep going up, the longer sellers keep their property on the market, the higher the holding costs will be.

Stable repo rate decision appropriate for the economy and property market
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Stable repo rate decision appropriate for the economy and property market

Why the decision of the MPC and SARB to retain the repo rate at 7% (base home loan rate at 10.5%) for the second successive meeting, is the right decision for the economy and property market.