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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:

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What is servitude? - Praedial servitude vs personal servitude
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What is servitude? - Praedial servitude vs personal servitude

A servitude is a registered right that a person has over the immovable property of another. Learn the difference between the two main types of servitudes and how they affect property values.

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.

How do attorneys manage your property deposits?
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How do attorneys manage your property deposits?

Find out what happens to the deposit that you've given to your attorney when buying a property, and why the money is necessary.

Title deeds, the Deeds Office and the Deeds Registry
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Title deeds, the Deeds Office and the Deeds Registry

Find out what a title deed is, who the Deeds Office are and what the Deeds Registry does.

Restrictions on your property
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Restrictions on your property

The use of every privately owned property in South Africa is subject to certain control measures, which may restrict you from making the changes you would like to make to your new home.

Rezoning or subdividing your property
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Rezoning or subdividing your property

What rezoning and subdividing are, and how to go about applying for either of these for your property.

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Responses to FAQ's from landlords

Thinking of taking the plunge into the buy-to-let market, or improving your investments in property? Find the answers to your questions here.

Questions to ask your conveyancing attorney
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Questions to ask your conveyancing attorney

Make sure you know what to ask your conveyancing attorney, to make your property transaction go as smooth as possible.

Conveyancing fees - what is it you are paying for?
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Conveyancing fees - what is it you are paying for?

Conveyancers are probably the team who will do the most for your property transaction.