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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:

How do bond originators make money?
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How do bond originators make money?

Learn how bond originators make their money, and how it does not affect consumer bond interest rates.

How to speed up your property transfer
Property Advice

How to speed up your property transfer

Transfer delays can be both frustrating and costly, but the risks can be significantly minimised with expert advice and having one’s ducks in a row.

How to save enough money to buy a home
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How to save enough money to buy a home

Tips to make owning your dream home a reality.

Budget 2019: What it means for the property industry
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Budget 2019: What it means for the property industry

Some of SA’s top property experts weigh in with their thoughts on how this year’s Budget speech will affect the property market.

Check your homeowners insurance
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Check your homeowners insurance

How to make sure that your homeowners insurance accurately covers you for any eventuality.

Calculate your transfer duty
Property Advice

Calculate your transfer duty

A property transfer duty is a tax payable by buyers of all types of properties and is over and above the selling price. Here’s how to calculate how much you’ll need.

Generation rent: Why Millennials are choosing to rent and not own
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Generation rent: Why Millennials are choosing to rent and not own

Renting has become the lifestyle of choice for Millennials, but why has this become the norm?

Is your home fireproof?
Property Advice

Is your home fireproof?

The recent fires on the Cape’s iconic Table Mountain served as a blazing reminder of what’s at stake to all homeowners who have not yet arranged to insure their home against these kinds of disasters.

How the repo rate affects you
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How the repo rate affects you

We help you better understand the Repo Rate, and how it affects your home and lifestyle.