Property 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:

Buying Advice Selling Advice Tenant Advice Landlord Advice Finance Home owners Property Guides
Property Advice

When West London was Renamed Athlone

Residents of this central hub to the Cape Flats say they were oblivious that their suburb was once known as West London. Athlone’s history goes back to before World War 2 when it was renamed in honour of a member of the British ...

Property Advice

Morning Star Montessori School – Joy in Learning and Living

Morning Star is a well-established nursery school in Pretoria, and is a founding member of the Southern African Montessori Association. Based on the authentic principles of the international Montessori system, Morning Star offers ...

Property Advice

Eagle Canyon - Great Returns in this Estate

Built on the site of an old quarry, just a stones throw away from Honeydew, Eagle Canyon Golf Estate has established itself as one of the premier residential estates in north-west Johannesburg. The estate answered a key demand ...

Property Advice

If You’re Not Using it, Switch it Off

An associate of mine recently pointed out that Eskom must be one of the few companies in the world that spends money encouraging people to buy less of their product. Humorous as this little factoid may be Eskom has good reason to ...

Property Advice

Hints and Tips for Investing in a ‘Difficult’ Market

All predictions indicate that 2012 will be a year of crises for property around the world. Despite this, in these times of uncertainty astute property investors will turn a profit by taking advantage of the opportunities ...

Property Advice

Vergelegen’s Food for Body and Soul

Visiting this newly revamped Somerset West wine estate last week, gave meaning to the Latin inscription on its sundial, meaning ‘every hour is a part of life’. Long lasting traditions of SA’s rich cultural heritage were revived ...

Property Advice

Is it Really Just All About the Money?

In a survey conducted by Columinate, on behalf of Private Property, many respondents believed that estate agents needed to be more honest in their dealings with buyers and focus more on the buyer and less on the commission that ...

Property Advice

Gauteng's e-Tolling Could Affect Property Prices

Despite country-wide marches held on the 7th of March by labour federation COSATU, Government is standing firm on its decision to implement the Gauteng e-tolls system at the end of April. On the day of the protests, COSATU ...

Property Advice

Secunda – It’s Time To Invest

Although Secunda is perhaps best known for the petroleum products it produces, the suburbs that surround the town boast beautiful homes and exquisite gardens. An Internet search reveals that there are a number of outstanding ...