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.

Are South Africans losing money on their property?
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Are South Africans losing money on their property?

House price deflation occurs when a home owner sells their property for less than they paid for it. This is more likely to happen in a struggling economy. So just how often does it happen?

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Budget 2017: New exemption threshold a welcome relief for property buyers

Finance minister Pravin Gordhan today revealed in the highly anticipated National Budget Speech 2017 that properties under R900 000 will not attract transfer duty tax.

Budget 2017: how it will affect the property market
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Budget 2017: how it will affect the property market

What does this year’s budget speech mean for those who own property or are buying property this year? The heads of some of SA’s biggest estate agencies have their say.

Attract qualified property buyers, even in a tough economy
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Attract qualified property buyers, even in a tough economy

The property market is in favour of buyers, so sellers have to get their property marketing plan right. Here’s how to give your home sale the edge.

No, you don’t need to pay that delayed utility bill
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No, you don’t need to pay that delayed utility bill

An important victory occurred in court, for property owners who have been issued extremely high utility bills after a number of years.

Gauteng becomes magnet for young professionals
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Gauteng becomes magnet for young professionals

Find out why young, skilled professionals are flocking to Gauteng and where the rest of South Africa’s skilled labour are relocating to.

No boost for property from SONA
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No boost for property from SONA

This year's SONA was more of the same, with little in it to boost the confidence needed to re-energise the economy and property market.

Slow growth predicted for property market
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Slow growth predicted for property market

House price growth in South Africa was slow in January but is expected to improve, particularly towards the second half of the year.

Budgeting tips for sectional title schemes
Property Advice

Budgeting tips for sectional title schemes

Trustees of sectional title schemes should consider these useful tips when structuring the scheme’s annual budget for the year ahead.


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