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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:

The top 10 golf estates in South Africa
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The top 10 golf estates in South Africa

South Africa has some of the best golf estates in the world, but these estates don’t just cater for golfing enthusiasts– they also offer an enviable lifestyle.

Buyers, beware these sophisticated property scams
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Buyers, beware these sophisticated property scams

Fraudsters are increasingly using technology to trick property buyers out of large sums of money.

Common pitfalls to avoid when buying property
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Common pitfalls to avoid when buying property

A buyer usually knows far less about a property than its seller so it’s important for them to be familiar with common defects and contract clauses.

Why residential estates insist on uniformity
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Why residential estates insist on uniformity

While homeowners may be annoyed by not having freedom of choice regarding their estate home’s appearance, uniformity does protect property values.

Novel sales approach for Heron Banks Golf and River Estate
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Novel sales approach for Heron Banks Golf and River Estate

Developer, Craft Homes has introduced a novel “open mandate” approach to the sale of their full title stands in the estate.

Well priced Durban homes selling within a week
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Well priced Durban homes selling within a week

Property buyers in Durban are still very active in spite of the constrained economy and well-priced homes are selling quickly.

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The best estates in Kwazulu Natal

Carol Reynolds, Pam Golding Properties Area Principal for Durban Coastal, chats about the property market as well as estate living in her home province, KwaZulu-Natal.

Sectional title schemes can block Airbnb letting
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Sectional title schemes can block Airbnb letting

The Ombud for community housing schemes has cleared up the confusion regarding letting sectional title units.

 Permission needed for short term letting of Cape Town apartments
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Permission needed for short term letting of Cape Town apartments

Many apartment owners are choosing to rent out their property as short term lets but they need to check that they are legally allowed to do so.