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Private Property in partnership with Absa brings you the Real Estate Industry Summit (REIS) 2021
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Private Property in partnership with Absa brings you the Real Estate Industry Summit (REIS) 2021

The highly anticipated virtual Real Estate Industry Summit, in partnership with Absa, will be taking place on Friday, 29 October 2021 from 9 am to 1 pm.

Exploring first generation homeownership in SA
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Exploring first generation homeownership in SA

First generation homeownership is a property trend which can be very challenging. What type of challenges are these?

Struggling to sell your house despite the favourable market? Here’s what to do
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Struggling to sell your house despite the favourable market? Here’s what to do

The property market has continued to be resilient with increased activity recorded recently. This is what you need to do to improve your chances of selling?

Top tips for pricing property properly
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Top tips for pricing property properly

Property pricing is a key factor in property transactions. How should this be done properly?

FNB’s 3rd quarter commercial rental market survey
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FNB’s 3rd quarter commercial rental market survey

In the rental market component of the survey, brokers perceive higher activity in all three commercial property sectors, but recovery momentum may be slowing.

The magic of trusts and cashflows
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The magic of trusts and cashflows

Miguel Martins, Absa Portfolio Manager- Investors, covers two of the most important considerations on the path to financial freedom.

The missing link between GDP and property: Happiness
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The missing link between GDP and property: Happiness

The property sector plays a role in determining the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and the resulting effect of a happy population. How do these dynamics play out?

Dealing with defects when buying a home
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Dealing with defects when buying a home

Defects can adversely affect property transactions especially before the offer to purchase has been signed. What type of defects should you look out for?

Don’t let tenants scare off your buyers
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Don’t let tenants scare off your buyers

A tenant can often be an impediment for landlords and prospective home buyers. How should this be handled?