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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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The Bad Old Days are Over

Hands up all of those who remember the old days when buying and selling property was a little more difficult than it is today. Actually, it wasn’t that long ago when agents would arrive with the office instamatic camera and ...

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Albertville - Value Close to the Action

In the shadow of Northcliff hill is a little suburb that many people pass by but few remember, Albertville. With two reasonably busy thoroughfares running in parallel through the suburb it is not what you would call a quiet ...

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Capes - Some More Famous Than Others

While the Western Cape Peninsula features the province’s largest cape, it also features at least another eight similar, yet smaller extensions of land jutting out into water elsewhere in the region. Because of the naturally ...

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Phoenix – The Town Where Ghandi Once Lived

Initially, the demand for agricultural labour in KwaZulu-Natal saw the first indentured Indians arrive in the province over 150 years ago. Since then, Indian settlers have formed an integral part of building the South Africa that ...

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Gautrain - A Beacon of Positivity

Living in South Africa can be depressing and staying positive in light of bad politics, rampant crime and various other issues can prove challenging. So it was a welcome reprieve to experience something uplifting amidst the sea ...

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A window of opportunity

Despite the fact that local and global sentiment are at an all-time low, various property fundis say now really is the time to buy into the property market. 

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Nothing going on but the rent

With many economists predicting an interest rate hike in the next six months and possibly another downturn in the economy in the near future, we will see a marked increase in the rental market.

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Dunkeld poised to boom but high prices hamper movement

Rosebank’s Gautrain station is catalysing renewed interest in the nearby suburb of Dunkeld but high asking prices are putting off would-be buyers to some extent.

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Crawford Pre-Primary North Coast – Building a Solid Foundation

Off the Watson Highway in Westbrook, Crawford Pre-Primary North Coast gives all children premium grounding for a successful future. Crawford Pre-Primary North Coast is situated on the same campus as Crawford College and Crawford ...