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
Port Elizabeth property forecast
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Port Elizabeth property forecast

Local government elections and the broader economy are just some of the factors expected to influence the Bay property market this year.

Joburg property trends this year
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Joburg property trends this year

Want to know what’s in store for Joburg property this year? The experts weigh in.

Demand for residential property remains buoyant
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Demand for residential property remains buoyant

ooba’s fourth quarter 2015 results continue to show property price growth in excess of inflation but slight dip in home loan approval rates

2016 - Prepare for a bumpy ride
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2016 - Prepare for a bumpy ride

The plunging rand and the effects of one of the worst droughts in living memory will make 2016 a tough year for SA consumers.

First-time home buyers drive sectional title market
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First-time home buyers drive sectional title market

The latest stats released by ooba, show that the overall demand for sectional title property has risen.

Jozi: a world megacity
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Jozi: a world megacity

A report has looked at the phenomenon of cities around the world with populations of more than 10 million – and Johannesburg is set to become one of them.

Agent Advice

Property sector in for a change

Draft legislation aims to transform property sector.

Levels of corruption on the rise in Africa
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Levels of corruption on the rise in Africa

A recent report has indicated that a whopping 83% of South Africans believe that corruption is on the rise.

KwaZulu-Natal Midlands: not for sale?
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KwaZulu-Natal Midlands: not for sale?

Nothing brings a community together like a perceived threat to their environment, water sources, lifestyle, and properties by outsiders.