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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 interest rate decision affects you
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How the interest rate decision affects you

An economist gives insight into the repo rate reduction and how it will affect consumers and the property market.

Beachside homes versus inland homes
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Beachside homes versus inland homes

How does price growth in front-line properties compare with properties located a few roads back from the beach?

Bloemfontein is a buyers market
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Bloemfontein is a buyers market

The best areas to buy different types of property in Bloemfontein.

How ‘refirement’ is reshaping senior housing
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How ‘refirement’ is reshaping senior housing

Retirement is not the same concept that it used to be, and this is changing the property market.

What the latest SA stats mean for the housing market
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What the latest SA stats mean for the housing market

The new General Household Survey (GHS) report just released by StatsSA has huge implications for the residential property sector.

Why first time buyers are choosing Pretoria
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Why first time buyers are choosing Pretoria

Pretoria remains the number one choice for first time home buyers, here's why.

Buying property at home still a good option for SA expats
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Buying property at home still a good option for SA expats

South African property is still a good investment opportunity for expatriates who intend coming home.

When to buy a holiday home
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When to buy a holiday home

Savvy investors should seize the opportunity to find their holiday home in the peace and stillness of the off-season before the crowds arrive to drive up prices.

How the City of Johannesburg’s future is being forged
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How the City of Johannesburg’s future is being forged

City of Johannesburg (COJ) Mayor, Herman Mashaba, talked exclusively to Private Property, about the value and growth of the inner city’s residential spaces and path towards rejuvenation.