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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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How the new Joburg CCTV Bylaw affects your home security
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How the new Joburg CCTV Bylaw affects your home security

The City of Johannesburg has passed a controversial Bylaw that allows it to access the CCTVs on residential properties that face public spaces.

Interest rate unchanged: Property experts react
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Interest rate unchanged: Property experts react

20 March 2025: The MPC has kept the repo rate at 7.5% and prime lending rate at 11%, citing global market uncertainty and the upcoming VAT hike in May as key factors.

Load shedding schedule in South Africa
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Load shedding schedule in South Africa

Stay updated with the latest load shedding schedule in South Africa. Get practical tips, UPS recommendations, and legal insights on load shedding.

Third interest rate cut is good news for the property sector
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Third interest rate cut is good news for the property sector

Good news for millions of South African existing and future property owners, is the latest cut in the repo rate by the Reserve Bank.

Expropriation meaning
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Expropriation meaning

South Africa’s government can expropriate property in the public interest. Learn what it means for property owners and your rights

Will interest rates drop in January?
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Will interest rates drop in January?

Explore expert insights from RE/MAX and the latest updates from the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) on potential rate changes.

Why 2025 is a great year to buy a property
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Why 2025 is a great year to buy a property

Home buyers and sellers can expect the housing market to change positively as interest rates fall, albeit slightly. If you are in the market to buy and sell, consider some of these points.

When your landlord won’t return your deposit
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When your landlord won’t return your deposit

Know your legal rights and how to invoke them if your landlord refuses to give you your deposit back.

Renting a Sectional Title: The ultimate guide for landlords and tenants
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Renting a Sectional Title: The ultimate guide for landlords and tenants

Understanding how a Sectional Title complex works and is managed is crucial before considering renting within or renting out a unit.