South Africa

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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Tax breaks for first-time buyers could stimulate economy
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Tax breaks for first-time buyers could stimulate economy

With the economy on a downward spiral, the government should look to promote economic growth through creative strategies like offering tax relief to home buyers.

Is the interest rate going up this week?
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Is the interest rate going up this week?

Economists from Firstrand expect the interest rate to increase by 25 basis points this week. Find out the implications for the property market if this happens.

Super-wealthy eye luxury homes in SA
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Super-wealthy eye luxury homes in SA

International investors are showing renewed interest in South Africa – and nowhere is this more clearly reflected than in the country’s luxury property sector.

Off-grid becomes more difficult for Cape Town home owners
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Off-grid becomes more difficult for Cape Town home owners

City by-laws effectively remove the option of being off-grid and may also prove costly to the many home-owners who have installed alternative energy systems that may prove to be non-compliant

The main reasons South Africans are selling their homes
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The main reasons South Africans are selling their homes

New data has revealed the key reasons for selling property and what this tells us about the state of the market.

R1bn in housing subsidies to boost property market
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R1bn in housing subsidies to boost property market

The announcement in the MTBPS that a billion rand will be allocated to housing subsidies will have a significant effect on the property market.

10 easy ways to save on your grocery bill
Property Advice

10 easy ways to save on your grocery bill

Between tax hikes and the escalating fuel price, 2018 has been a sad year for the consumer. But, all is not lost, because there are ways you can save on your groceries.

How South African feel about property right now
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How South African feel about property right now

Research by a leading bank has revealed that property market sentiment declined further in the third quarter of 2018.

Property owners will need to hold on tight
Property Advice

Property owners will need to hold on tight

In this tough economy, if you own a property do whatever you can to hold on to it as long as you can. If you have to sell, its vital to price your home correctly.