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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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Parents who fake addresses could face jail time
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Parents who fake addresses could face jail time

Parents who lie about their address to get their children into good schools could be arrested.

This week on Win a Home: The patio challenge
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This week on Win a Home: The patio challenge

This week on Win a Home, the remaining design contestants tackle the patio challenge. Who will spend their R25 000 budget best?

Private Property Launches Learnership Programme
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Private Property Launches Learnership Programme

Private Property is on a mission to enhance lives in a tangible way.

This week on Win a Home: The kitchen challenge
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This week on Win a Home: The kitchen challenge

There is plenty of heated drama on Win a Home this Friday at 19:30 on SABC3. This week we see how the remaining design contestants decorate their kitchens

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Rethinking housing subsidies

It might sound like an oxymoron to suggest giving previously disadvantaged people a housing subsidy will empower them, but that’s exactly the idea that the IRR is putting forward.

Female builders and architects on the rise
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Female builders and architects on the rise

In an industry previously dominated by men, more women are taking on the role of designing and building homes.

Finding the right solution for poor flat owners
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Finding the right solution for poor flat owners

Thousands of poor people who were sold discounted council flats could lose them because they cannot afford the levy payments.

Property price growth - what the stats tell us
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Property price growth - what the stats tell us

Property prices in South Africa may well still be going up, but they are increasing at a slower rate than before.

Table View property offers exceptional value for money
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Table View property offers exceptional value for money

Those who are struggling to find a reasonably priced home should consider turning their attention to Table View on the the Western Seaboard