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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Lifestyle and Decor

The true cost of a free lunch

I've never been one to write about personal stuff. However the goings-on over this last weekend made me rethink this policy. I was asked to help my seven-month-pregnant daughter and her lovely husband to move home. Actually, ...

News

Building confidence at a 6 year high

The level of confidence in the building sector has risen to a 6 year high of 60 points in the fourth quarter of 2014, according to the FNB/BER building confidence index. This is a 15 point ...

Beware the “buyer” who arrives alone
Property Advice

Beware the “buyer” who arrives alone

It's not unusual for a buyer to view a home more than once before making a decision. However, sellers need to be aware that there are “buyers” who are far more interested in pinching the family ...

News

Justin Clarke awarded for entrepreneurship

Private Property’s co-founder and CEO Justin Clarke is also co-founder and CEO of One Africa Media (OAM) – and he has just won the emerging category award in the prestigious EY World Entrepreneur  awards – a competition he ...

Agent Advice

Municipal debt: will the lights stay on?

The issue of “old municipal debt” has actually not been completely resolved yet, and is probably headed for the Constitutional Court.

Agent Advice

‘Tis the season to be selling

Coming off five years of low growth on the back of tight economic conditions, this year has seen the property market emerge from one of the toughest down-cycles.

Beware the burning CD
Lifestyle and Decor

Beware the burning CD

You can forgive the average South African for being paranoid about crime, given that we live in a country that has extremely high crime statistics. Urban legends generally feed off paranoia and ...

News

Webinar: property rights and land distribution laws

Is South Africa hoisting another red flag that investors need to watch out for? How are you going to be affected by the new property rights and land distribution laws?
 I, like you, am really ...

Lifestyle and Decor

Special rates = super living

Previously known as City Improvement Districts, Special Rating Areas (SRAs) enable communities to improve, secure, maintain and uplift residential areas. The process requires agreement by 60% of property owners in a municipal ...

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