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Interest rate drop in May 2025
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Interest rate drop in May 2025

Industry leaders share insights on how South Africa’s latest interest rate cut impacts property buyers, sellers, and the broader real estate market.

Property Glossary for Beginners: Sellers
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Property Glossary for Beginners: Sellers

This basic list of property-related terms will help you to understand the steps used when you are selling a property.

Affordable housing initiatives across the continent
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Affordable housing initiatives across the continent

Private Property celebrates Africa Day, by honouring those who are addressing the affordable housing crisis on the continent.

Property Glossary for Beginners: Buyers
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Property Glossary for Beginners: Buyers

This beginner-friendly glossary explains key property-related terms to help you understand every step of the buying process.

FICA in the housing market
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FICA in the housing market

One of the first steps in any property transaction, is FICA compliance undertaken by estate agents. Learn more about FICA here.

What is a usufruct?
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What is a usufruct?

Everything you need to know about usufruct in South Africa, including setup, legal rights, obligations, and heirs' roles.

Solar power - affordable off-the-grid solar
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Solar power - affordable off-the-grid solar

Solar systems are gaining interest due to load shedding. We offer guidance on affordable options tailored to your needs.

‘New’ rules vs the ‘old’ for buyers
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‘New’ rules vs the ‘old’ for buyers

Five new ways to approach the property market in 2025 and beyond.

Sectional title and estate container gardening
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Sectional title and estate container gardening

Planting a container garden comes with a number of benefits—not least of which is easy maintenance at an affordable price.