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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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Cracking the buyer’s remorse code
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Cracking the buyer’s remorse code

A photographer who fell in love with an older property was concerned about the potential cost of fixing any defects. Hollard's home warranty gave him the peace of mind to go ahead with the purchase.

What a million-dollar home looks like around the globe
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What a million-dollar home looks like around the globe

The lucky few that can afford to spend big money on property have lots of exotic options. Here’s what $1m will buy you across the globe.

How do the elections influence the property market?
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How do the elections influence the property market?

As South Africans go to the polls to vote in the municipal elections, what impact will the outcome have on the property market now and going forward?

Land Rights Act declared invalid by Constitutional Court
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Land Rights Act declared invalid by Constitutional Court

New land claims have been put on ice for now after the Constitutional Court declared the Restitution of Land Rights Amendment Act of 2014 invalid.

Berea apartment sells for R18 million
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Berea apartment sells for R18 million

A pair of Seeff agents in Durban have made history by selling the highest priced sectional title unit on Durban’s Berea.

Why CPT property sellers may need to re-evaluate their expectations
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Why CPT property sellers may need to re-evaluate their expectations

A difficult economy may force Cape Town sellers to reconsider their home’s price tag and sales approach, as the market begins to shift.

Number of bad tenants rises
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Number of bad tenants rises

The number of tenants in South Africa who are not paying their rent or only paying some of it has increased since last year.

Holding onto your property can be costly
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Holding onto your property can be costly

As municipal rates keep going up, the longer sellers keep their property on the market, the higher the holding costs will be.

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Mooikloof is set to launch its new residential estate

The construction of Mooikloof’s exclusive new property development is set to take off.