Buying Advice

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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What to ask before signing a lease
Property Advice

What to ask before signing a lease

Tenants in a sectional title property need to be absolutely clear about who is responsible for what, and what their rent actually covers, before they sign any lease agreement.

What is SPLUMA?
Property Advice

What is SPLUMA?

SPLUMA is a national regulation affecting those applying for land developments or new sectional title schemes.

Should you buy to rent?
Property Advice

Should you buy to rent?

How to make sure your 'buy to rent 'unit ticks all the boxes.

Choosing a quiet property
Lifestyle and Decor

Choosing a quiet property

How to find a home that can be your peaceful sanctuary.

Protecting your rental deposit
Property Advice

Protecting your rental deposit

Important advice from the professionals, for tenants, on the ins and outs of how to protect and get back your deposit.

South Africa’s premier property expo is back
News

South Africa’s premier property expo is back

The first Property Buyer Show of the year will be held at CTICC in Cape Town, 6-7April 2019.

2019 is the year for first time home buyers
News

2019 is the year for first time home buyers

What the South African government is doing to support first time home buyers, going forward.

What home buyers are looking for
News

What home buyers are looking for

Home buyers' needs are changing and smarter, greener and simpler homes are on the cards for the near future.

The real cost of buying a R2million home
Property Advice

The real cost of buying a R2million home

A breakdown of all the costs involved with buying a home to the value of R2million.