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.

Market Industry Private Property South Africa
Budget 2016 measured, supportive of growth and home ownership
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Budget 2016 measured, supportive of growth and home ownership

A measured budget has delivered positive sentiment so necessary for our economy and one that should reaffirm the underlying strength of our property market.

National Budget helps restore confidence in South Africa
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National Budget helps restore confidence in South Africa

This year's budget was clearly focused on restoring confidence in South Africa's economy both locally and abroad.

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Property predictions for 2016

Simon Bray talks about how the interest rate spikes affect the property market and what this means for 2016.

Historic debt on a property– who is liable?
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Historic debt on a property– who is liable?

A recent Supreme Court of Appeal Judgement has got South African homeowners running scared.

Slower house price growth forecast for 2016
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Slower house price growth forecast for 2016

The latest property statistics show a milder year-on-year growth in house prices.

Property rates are always payable
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Property rates are always payable

A recent court judgment has found that property owners are expected to pay their rates in full regardless of whether they use municipal services or not.

Clairwood Logistics Park in KZN gets the green light
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Clairwood Logistics Park in KZN gets the green light

Construction of the R3,5bn Clairwood Logistics Park will begin in the first quarter of 2016, creating employment and business opportunities within the South Durban Basin.

The effects of rising interest rates
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The effects of rising interest rates

Interest rate or repo rate hikes usually come as something of a shock and heralds yet another round of belt tightening for most South Africans

Urban real estate research unit formed
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Urban real estate research unit formed

The Department of Construction Economics and Management at UCT has partnered with Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking (NCIB) to develop an interdisciplinary research platform.