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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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FNB House Price Index - April 2009

The April FNB House Price Index reached double-digit year-on-year average house price deflation for the first time, to the tune of -10.2%. This puts the average house price level back to the level at the end of 2006. This ...

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SA expats are hot property

Though the outcome of the 2009 general election was no surprise, the fact that it was free and fair came as a pleasant surprise to many..

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ABSA Building Statistics

Residential building statistics released by Statistics South Africa for January-February 2009 indicate that the building plans approved for new housing slowed down sharply in some segments of the market, while the construction ...

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“Point of maximum pessimism” - Now, gone or coming?

In August 2008 I presented at the Erwin Rode conference in my capacity as CEO of International Property Solutions (IPS).

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Comment on Latest Interest Rate Cut

If this week’s decision by the Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee is the start of a dive in interest rates then we’ll all be happy campers.   That seems to sum up the feelings of real estate gurus who say the market needs a ...

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Should We Buy Now?

We can now say with certainty that we’re beginning a downward movement in the rate cycle. Although this leaves the economy with room to manoeuvre, with regard to the economic slowdown, it means ...

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Solid Rentals in a Down Market

In search of a recession-proof property investment? Experts say the high demand for student accommodation this year will allow it to weather the property downturn.

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Market Overview : Township Property

The township property market in South Africa is under strain, but perhaps not as much as suburbs across the rest of the country.

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The Karoo – An excellent long-term investment opportunity

Beaufort West has always carried the stigma of a “drive through” town on your way to better places like CapeTown.