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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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Holiday town house price growth slows further
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Holiday town house price growth slows further

After a reasonably solid period from 2014 until early 2015, the FNB Holiday Towns House Price Index has more recently shown a loss in price growth momentum.

Largest mall Wi-Fi network in Africa
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Largest mall Wi-Fi network in Africa

Wi-Fi on this scale has never been delivered before on the continent.

Homes are adapting to environmental needs and challenges
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Homes are adapting to environmental needs and challenges

With talk of man living on Mars, under water, or as is already the case, on huge new man-made islands, how will our residences adapt to the environmental needs and challenges of the future?

Richmond Hill – the next urban renewal success story
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Richmond Hill – the next urban renewal success story

The suburb of Richmond Hill in Port Elizabeth is on the path to becoming a huge urban renewal success.

“Unobtainable” land in Johannesburg’s elite suburbs worth a fortune
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“Unobtainable” land in Johannesburg’s elite suburbs worth a fortune

There is unobtainable land in South Africa that even the uber-wealthy would have trouble affording if it was for sale.

Hot tax tips for rental property owners
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Hot tax tips for rental property owners

Over the past few years, economic uncertainty and stock market volatility has boosted investor interest in residential rental property.

No rate hike a welcome boost for the economy and property market
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No rate hike a welcome boost for the economy and property market

The decision by the Reserve Bank to retain the repo rate at the same level is a much needed boost for the economy and property market.

South Africa’s housing market experiencing a modest recovery
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South Africa’s housing market experiencing a modest recovery

Virtually unnoticed amidst the bleak economic news flow and ongoing political turmoil, South Africa’s housing market appears to be staging a modest recovery.

Bond originators play a vital role under tougher economic conditions
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Bond originators play a vital role under tougher economic conditions

April's property statistics from ooba indicate a slowing down in property purchases.