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How to Approach the Property Market during Times of Economic Turmoil

While the South African economy has officially been out of recession for some time, the effects of the global economic downturn are still visible in most sectors. Economists have become even more hesitant to make predictions ...
Property Advice
Private Property Reporter
11 Nov 2010

How to Avoid the Pitfalls of ‘Distance Rental’

The property market is still showing signs of weakness and now might not be the best time to sell your house or flat. But what if you have found a job in another city or a great opportunity to work overseas and you have recently ...
Property Advice
Private Property Reporter
11 Nov 2010

2010 South African E-Commerce Awards Winners

Jump Shopping have announced the winners of the 2010 South African E-Commerce Awards with Yuppiechef, Take2 and Private Property as the winners in the various categories. This year Jump Shopping decided to revisit the judging ...
Property Advice
Press
11 Nov 2010

184 Steps in a Property Sale

Recently, the US National Association of Realtors (NAR) presented a document to Congress detailing all the tasks that real estate professionals must complete to close a single deal. The list contains 184 tasks ranging from the ...
Property Advice
Press
04 Nov 2010

Lowest House Price Growth in Twelve Months

Price growth in the value of middle-segment homes for which Absa approved mortgage finance (see explanatory notes) continued to slow down up to October this year. The growth in the weighted average nominal value of small, medium ...
Property Advice
Jacques du Toit
04 Nov 2010

Price cuts – the hard truth

There is no argument that it is tough out there for those who want to sell their homes. Sales values and volumes have seen a decline in recent times which is attributed to various factors..
Property Advice
Adrian Goslett
04 Nov 2010

Deposit Protection with Private Rentals

Private rentals have various advantages to both the tenant and owner. It cuts out the agent’s fee, meaning rent could potentially be slightly cheaper. Furthermore there is a direct line between the tenant and landlord, which ...
Property Advice
Private Property Reporter
28 Oct 2010

Preparing a Flat for Sale

You are trying to sell your flat, and the first viewers are coming to look at the property. What do you need to do to ensure that the flat for sale looks in an excellent state to the potential buyer? First of all pay a ...
Property Advice
Private Property Reporter
28 Oct 2010

Area Review: Durban - going with the flow

Not all sectors of the housing market have been affected by the property slowdown.
Property Advice
Property Professional
28 Oct 2010

Security improvements that add value to your home

While all homebuyers have their own personal criteria on which they base their home buying decisions, there are a number of common concerns all South Africans share..
Property Advice
Adrian Goslett
28 Oct 2010