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Why invest now – navigating a buyers’ market
News

Why invest now – navigating a buyers’ market

There was never a better time to purchase property than right now with a significant uptick in home loan approvals.

What to do with a lowball offer
Property Advice

What to do with a lowball offer

With interest rates at their lowest levels in decades, a number of home buyers and investors are making really low offers to purchase in the hope of picking up property “bargains”.

Four healthy money habits to teach your kids
Lifestyle and Decor

Four healthy money habits to teach your kids

Beyond getting your child’s own savings started, teaching your children age appropriate lessons about handling money is important.

Investing in Property? Airbnb May Be Your Next Move
Property Advice

Investing in Property? Airbnb May Be Your Next Move

Investing in property to become an Airbnb host may be your next best move. Private Property offers you a quick guide to help you decide on your next property investment.

The average rental costs of South Africa's top cities
News

The average rental costs of South Africa's top cities

How do the rental costs in South Africa’s major cities compare?

Should you use your home-loan to consolidate debt?
Property Advice

Should you use your home-loan to consolidate debt?

When home-loan interest rates fall as much as they have this year, home owners often start to think about using the equity in their properties to consolidate debt.

5 steps landlords can take against late-paying tenants
Property Advice

5 steps landlords can take against late-paying tenants

Many landlords may find themselves in a predicament where their tenant is no longer able to pay monthly rent due to current economic circumstances.

Factors to consider before fixing your interest rate
Property Advice

Factors to consider before fixing your interest rate

With interest rates being at a 50-year low, many South Africans might be contemplating whether now is the time to fix the interest rate on their home loan.

Long or short term letting: Which option yields greater returns?
Property Advice

Long or short term letting: Which option yields greater returns?

No matter where you are, some truths about long- and short-term rentals remain the same across all parts of the country.