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:

Developers should focus on owner-occupiers in a weak market
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Developers should focus on owner-occupiers in a weak market

As our economy continues to enter into uncertainty, it is becoming apparent to a few savvy developers that the owner-occupier segment offers more security and longevity than the investor market

Help…no one wants to sell their house
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Help…no one wants to sell their house

What to do if there are stock shortages in the area that you want to buy property in.

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Introducing Umnyama Ikhaya

Umnyama Ikhaya (Rainbow Homes), are an innovative company focussed on green, sustainable, modular off-the-grid housing.

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Property predictions for 2016

Simon Bray talks about how the interest rate spikes affect the property market and what this means for 2016.

A new home for PwC in KZN
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A new home for PwC in KZN

Professional services firm, PwC, has relocated to a new purpose-built building in the Ridgeside Office Park in La Lucia.

Office redevelopment in Bryanston
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Office redevelopment in Bryanston

Knightsbridge Manor office park in Bryanston is undergoing a R79m redevelopment by Emira Property Fund.

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Slow price growth is good for first-time buyers

In the past year, home prices in the first-time buyer sector have grown only half as fast as they did in the previous 12 months, according to the latest statistics from BetterLife Home Loans.

Slower house price growth forecast for 2016
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Slower house price growth forecast for 2016

The latest property statistics show a milder year-on-year growth in house prices.

Checklist for moving house overseas
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Checklist for moving house overseas

Moving house is stressful at the best of times but the stress is multiplied when moving abroad. Here are some tips to help you with your move if you’re emigrating.