Selling 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:

How your property's value impacts your rates and taxes bill
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How your property's value impacts your rates and taxes bill

Find out more about municipal rates and sectional title rates, as well as how they are used.

Increased demand doesn't translate into higher property prices
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Increased demand doesn't translate into higher property prices

The stock shortages in many parts of SA are allowing property prices to grow steadily. This does not however mean that sellers should overprice their homes.

Costs involved in selling property in South Africa
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Costs involved in selling property in South Africa

What costs do you have to factor into your budget when preparing to sell your property in South Africa?

What clearance certificates are needed when selling property?
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What clearance certificates are needed when selling property?

Find out which types of clearance certificates you will need to obtain, before selling a property.

The benefits of employing a managing agent
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The benefits of employing a managing agent

Making the decision to self-manage a complex rather than hire a managing agent can turn out to be a costly exercise.

Should you become a trustee in your sectional title complex?
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Should you become a trustee in your sectional title complex?

Being a trustee in a sectional title complex can be fulfilling but is also a huge responsibility. We look at the pros and cons of becoming one.

Show Days - Are they worthwhile?
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Show Days - Are they worthwhile?

With nine out ten property shoppers looking for homes online, many real estate professionals have steered away from having traditional open show days. Have they become obsolete?

Moving house? Consider a sectional title
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Moving house? Consider a sectional title

If you are considering purchasing a new house, but would like to benefit from shared expenses, then perhaps you should consider a sectional title home.

Private Property launches new “On Show” section
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Private Property launches new “On Show” section

Your property search experience just got easier, with the new section on Private Property's website.