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Constantly evolving regulations, a fluctuating market, ever-changing neighbourhoods… the property market is a constantly-moving industry that requires expert insight and knowledge. Private Property provides the latest news and advice on everything property related for all sides of the spectrum. In our one-stop Property Advice portal, you can find:

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Become a property detective and reveal your property’s heritage
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Become a property detective and reveal your property’s heritage

Heritage Day offers an opportunity to look beyond the bricks and mortar of your home and uncover the history of the property on which it stands.

What salary do you need to buy a home?
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What salary do you need to buy a home?

For many aspiring homeowners, the question isn't ‘where’ to buy, but whether they earn enough to qualify for a home loan.

Take the quiz: Are you financially ready for homeownership?
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Take the quiz: Are you financially ready for homeownership?

Discover whether you really are financially prepared for the costs that come with owning a property.

Rent or buy: which makes sense for you right now?
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Rent or buy: which makes sense for you right now?

Renting offers flexibility and lower upfront costs, while buying builds equity and stability. The right choice depends on your finances and lifestyle.

Where to invest R1 million in 2026’s property market
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Where to invest R1 million in 2026’s property market

Discover where R1 million could go furthest in South Africa’s 2026 property market, from Gauteng to coastal opportunities.

How to use your home loan wisely
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How to use your home loan wisely

Use your home loan wisely to reduce interest, build equity, access flexible finance and support long-term wealth.

More women are building wealth through property ownership
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More women are building wealth through property ownership

More South African women are building wealth through property, driven by financial independence, first-time buying and improved access to home finance.

Escrow accounts in South Africa: what homebuyers need to know
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Escrow accounts in South Africa: what homebuyers need to know

Understand how escrow accounts work in South Africa, why attorney trust accounts are usually used, and how they protect homebuyers.

Houses before spouses
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Houses before spouses

For many South African women, homeownership is not happening after marriage; they’re buying first, building wealth earlier, and creating financial independence.