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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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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.

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Market Overview : Gated Estates

The threat of crime is driving South Africans into gated estates.

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Where Manuel lent a hand and let us down

What does Finance Minister Trevor Manuel’s budget mean for your property?

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Winner of R10 000 in Private Property Slogan Competition Announced

In December 2008, Privateproperty.co.za launched an online competition to find a new slogan that would appropriately describe the direction the property website has taken in recent months. Starting in December, the competition ...

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Increased Interest in Property despite Market Slump

The current slump in the South African property market is presenting investors and would-be buyers with an opportunity to enter the market at lower cost than was required a year ago. House prices are falling and despite fewer ...

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Winning Is Refusing To Quit During Challenging Times

At the height of the boom, almost everybody was convinced that property prices would rise forever and that credit would always be easy to come by. Clearly, the pendulum has swung and the market is now making a drastic downward ...

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No Fireworks for Buy-to-Let Investors

The buy-to-let market has gone off the boil, following a short burst of activity in the rental market last year. But not only are potential buy-to-let investors waiting on the sidelines before entering the market; those already ...

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Pressure Mounts on Luxury End of the Market

Luxury homes have weathered the property downturn better than most segments of the housing market. But as 2008 progressed, even these properties felt the effects of the financial pressure many South Africans face. And there’s ...

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Residential Building Statistics

Residential building activity expected to remain under pressure as a slowing economy is set to undermine affordability and demand.According to the latest Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) figures on residential building ...