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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Bond originators play a vital role under tougher economic conditions
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Bond originators play a vital role under tougher economic conditions

April's property statistics from ooba indicate a slowing down in property purchases.

Small homes show the biggest price growth
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Small homes show the biggest price growth

The increased demand for smaller homes by home buyers due to affordability pressures is driving strong price growth in that segment.

Semigration patterns
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Semigration patterns

Why are more people moving to the Western Cape?

Young families keep the Pretoria East market buoyant
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Young families keep the Pretoria East market buoyant

Why Pretoria East has become to popular for young families.

Sandton remains property hot spot in Gauteng
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Sandton remains property hot spot in Gauteng

The housing markets in Gauteng have experienced different growth levels.

Increase in residential building activity
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Increase in residential building activity

This increase is being driven by apartments and townhouses.

Window opening for serious property investors
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Window opening for serious property investors

The tight conditions in the property market at the moment represent some good opportunities for investors with a medium- to long-term outlook.

A guide to property in the Raslouw area
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A guide to property in the Raslouw area

Find out what the property market looks like in Raslouw, Centurion West.

Take the property plunge and start building equity
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Take the property plunge and start building equity

Young people planning on buying their first home should not get too hung up on interest rates or market cycles, or they might miss out altogether on the advantages of property ownership.