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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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Billionaire Patrice Motsepe invests in Val de Vie property
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Billionaire Patrice Motsepe invests in Val de Vie property

Patrice Motsepe’s African Rainbow Capital makes its first investment in South Africa’s residential property market with 20% stake in Val de Vie Investments.

More homebuyers for picturesque Robertson
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More homebuyers for picturesque Robertson

Robertson, an attractive country town in the Western Cape has become a property hot spot in demand.

These are Cape Town’s fastest selling suburbs
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These are Cape Town’s fastest selling suburbs

Well priced properties in Cape Town are selling within weeks at almost full price. Here's how long it takes for property to sell in different Cape Town suburbs.

How new property laws could affect the Cape Winelands
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How new property laws could affect the Cape Winelands

The government’s plans to restrict foreign ownership of agricultural land could potentially have a negative outcome on the Cape Winelands and South Africa’s growing tourism sector as a whole.

Atlantic Seaboard property prices surge
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Atlantic Seaboard property prices surge

The suburbs of Bantry Bay, Camps Bay and Bakoven are showing higher price growth than the usual market leader, Clifton.

New property investment opportunity in Tokai
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New property investment opportunity in Tokai

Cape Town’s leafy suburb of Tokai is a location that has been popular with property investors for a while, but it has lacked greenfield land for new development.

The SA good news stories you don’t hear enough about
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The SA good news stories you don’t hear enough about

With all the doom and gloom that surrounds the South African economy, it’s heartening to discover that there are good stories to tell too.

3 reasons for the recent house price growth
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3 reasons for the recent house price growth

According to the latest FNB Property Barometer, the year-on-year inflation rate has surprisingly sped up. Find out why this is the case.

Advertise your rental property faster
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Advertise your rental property faster

Private Property have made advertising your rental property quicker and easier with their revamped listing process but it is still free.