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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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Award-winning golf course sees positive growth
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Award-winning golf course sees positive growth

The Jack Nicklaus Golf Course has seen rapid growth since Val de Vie and Pearl Valley merged.

Stable repo rate decision appropriate for the economy and property market
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Stable repo rate decision appropriate for the economy and property market

Why the decision of the MPC and SARB to retain the repo rate at 7% (base home loan rate at 10.5%) for the second successive meeting, is the right decision for the economy and property market.

Average prices in Sandton’s glitziest suburbs top R20 million
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Average prices in Sandton’s glitziest suburbs top R20 million

Sandton is decidedly home to some of the most glamorous and sensational property the African continent has to offer, as the luxury property market grows in this area.

The property market remains resilient
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The property market remains resilient

The South African property market forges ahead in spite of the existing levels of economic and political uncertainty.

Decline in home maintenance shows that South Africans are struggling
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Decline in home maintenance shows that South Africans are struggling

FNB’s Estate Agent Survey has shown that fewer South Africans are maintaining or upgrading their homes – a sign that homeowners are struggling financially.

Future-proof your commercial property
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Future-proof your commercial property

In these tough economic times, business owners can mitigate costs and risks by purchasing their commercial property outright.

KZN North Coast is booming
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KZN North Coast is booming

The KZN North Coast has become a hub of property development, particularly its gated estates.

More black home buyers enter the market
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More black home buyers enter the market

There has been a reported increase in black buyers entering the South African property market but the market in general is slowing down.

Cape Town’s R14 billion ‘green’ village gets new addition
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Cape Town’s R14 billion ‘green’ village gets new addition

Swisatec announces a new addition to the 14 billion Blue Rock Village; Africa first green village in Cape Town South Africa