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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 threat of fraud in the real estate industry
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The threat of fraud in the real estate industry

It’s not only unwitting buyers and sellers who are getting fleeced by increasingly brazen and sophisticated scamsters, but property professionals too

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Faerie Glen in Pretoria East a peaceful gem

Faerie Glen in Pretoria East is one of those suburbs that have a lot to offer, even while still flying slightly under the radar.

Private Property launches SA’s smartest property app
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Private Property launches SA’s smartest property app

Private Property has launched an all-new app, which introduces the first property feed to the market. The new property feed feature will change the way South Africans find their next property.

Online vs traditional estate agencies
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Online vs traditional estate agencies

Various low-cost online estate agencies have entered the SA market recently. Will this new way of selling homes disrupt the traditional real estate model? Estate agency heads give their views.

Rising demand for homes in trendy Linden
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Rising demand for homes in trendy Linden

Linden has become one of Johannesburg’s trendiest and most-sought after suburbs with buyers becoming increasingly attracted to its cosmopolitan and community-oriented lifestyle.

Experience French-inspired splendour at Le Parc Residential Estate
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Experience French-inspired splendour at Le Parc Residential Estate

This new family lifestyle estate in Paarl offers exclusive homes from R1.675m.

Why young professionals are flocking to Killarney
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Why young professionals are flocking to Killarney

The historic suburb of Killarney has emerged as one of Johannesburg’s most sought-after destinations for younger buyers.

Banks are approving more home loans
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Banks are approving more home loans

Banks are showing an increased appetite to lend according to first quarter (Q1 2018) property statistics recently released by ooba, South Africa’s leading home loan originator.

'Ramaphoria' and its effect on the property market
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'Ramaphoria' and its effect on the property market

The 'feel-good' factor that spread across the country after Cyril Ramaphosa took over the reins has had many positive spin-offs. But, has it affected the property market?