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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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Private Property and partners get behind land reform project
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Private Property and partners get behind land reform project

Millions of South Africans were never given the opportunity to own the land that they live on. Private Property, together with the real estate industry, wants to help change this.

SA Women’s Hockey name squad for World Cup
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SA Women’s Hockey name squad for World Cup

A South African team with a blend of youth and experience will do battle at the World Cup in England.

Is higher density in residential areas a good thing?
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Is higher density in residential areas a good thing?

As more people flock to urban areas, densification becomes a natural and unavoidable occurrence. Is it a good thing for property, or bad?

How do you correctly price your home for sale?
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How do you correctly price your home for sale?

In order to achieve a quick sale at the best price, it’s important to have the right home pricing strategy in place. Here’s how to determine the right asking price for your home.

German investors maintain strong interest in South African property
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German investors maintain strong interest in South African property

Keen interest shown at an international event in Hamburg has revealed that German investors have a healthy appetite for South African real estate, especially for retirement properties.

How to attract high end tenants
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How to attract high end tenants

The number of tenants looking for upmarket accommodation is rising and landlords who want to target this market should know what they look for in property.

Plett property market in a league of its own
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Plett property market in a league of its own

After two consecutive record-breaking years and a stellar first quarter, Plettenberg Bay is proving to be one of South Africa’s most resilient housing markets.

What buyers in the affordable property market should look for
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What buyers in the affordable property market should look for

Many South Africans take their first steps on the property ladder in the affordable property market. These first-time buyers should follow this advice for investing this market.

Give yourself a head start on your home loan deposit
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Give yourself a head start on your home loan deposit

Saving for the deposit on a home is like training for a marathon – the earlier you start and the more regularly you run, the better, so that your body has time to adjust to the strain.