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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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Expropriation meaning — News

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? — News

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 — News

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 — News

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 — News

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.

More relief as interest rates drop further — News

More relief as interest rates drop further

Some more good news as the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announced today that interest rates will drop by 0.25%, bringing the repo rate to 7.75% and the prime lending rate to 11.25%.

Interest rate cut to 8% provides relief to South African Consumers — News

Interest rate cut to 8% provides relief to South African Consumers

Learn how South Africa’s recent interest rate cut impacts homeowners, lowers loan repayments, and boosts real estate demand. Find out what it means for the property market and your financial planning.

Incandescent and regular fluorescent light bulbs are now banned — News

Incandescent and regular fluorescent light bulbs are now banned

From this month, the new standard for lightbulb energy efficiency regulations effectively ban the sale of lamps with an efficiency rating of less than 90 lumens per watt (Lm/W).

Electronically signed sale of property agreements is not yet legal — News

Electronically signed sale of property agreements is not yet legal

Can an offer to purchase be signed electronically, is the question we asked Carl Kellerman, Property Attorney at Phatshoane Henney Attorneys.

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