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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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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.

Average prices in Sandton’s glitziest suburbs top R20 million
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Average prices in Sandton’s glitziest suburbs top R20 million

Sandton is decidedly home to some of the most glamorous and sensational property the African continent has to offer, as the luxury property market grows in this area.

The property market remains resilient
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The property market remains resilient

The South African property market forges ahead in spite of the existing levels of economic and political uncertainty.

Decline in home maintenance shows that South Africans are struggling
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Decline in home maintenance shows that South Africans are struggling

FNB’s Estate Agent Survey has shown that fewer South Africans are maintaining or upgrading their homes – a sign that homeowners are struggling financially.

Estate agent Q&A on Stellenbosch
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Estate agent Q&A on Stellenbosch

Here from local property experts what Stellenbosch has to offer for property shoppers.

More black home buyers enter the market
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More black home buyers enter the market

There has been a reported increase in black buyers entering the South African property market but the market in general is slowing down.

KZN North Coast is booming
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KZN North Coast is booming

The KZN North Coast has become a hub of property development, particularly its gated estates.