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There is nothing stagnant about the property industry and Private Property will keep you in the loop through its dedicated Property News portal. Important elements such as whether it’s a buyers’ or sellers’ market, industry trends, and property news specific to South Africa are covered in this section.

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NOW is a good time to buy property!

South African home owners who were paying off mortgage bonds in 1984 and 1998 still recall with dismay how interest rates at that time rose to 25% and 24% ..

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You Can Bank On It

It would be safe to say that the rising cost of living is impacting the daily lives of more and more South Africans. Everything is becoming more expensive, from the food we eat to the petrol we put in our cars and the ...

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In Honour Of Madiba

This week’s story has nothing to do with property. Given the events of the past week, I chose rather to pay tribute in my own small way to one of the greatest men the world has ever known. I am of course referring to Nelson ...

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House Price Growth Expected in 2014

As so often happens, says Mike van Alphen, National Manager for the Rawson Property Group’s bond origination division, Rawson Finance, the latest Absa house price review has stimulated speculation as to where the residential ...

Location, Location, Location
Property Advice

Location, Location, Location

We have all heard the experts citing the importance of the location of a property. In fact, they place so much emphasis on this that they often repeat the word three times.

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The effects of e-Tolling

While some may have rolled over and bought e-tags, judging by the majority of reports, most people are determined to fight the e-toll war to the bitter end.

Property Advice

Property ownership can only boost the economy

In the US, research indicates that property purchases lead to increased consumer spending. Comparative South African research shows a similar trend.

Property Advice

The pro's and con's of a fixed interest rate

With the prime interest rate at a low that was last seen in the market over 30 years ago, many homeowners may be contemplating fixing the rate on their bond.

Property Advice

Golden rules of property investment (article 2 of 8)

Just as producing a beautiful wine or quality whisky takes time, so too does reaping the benefits of property investment. Property investment is not a get-rich-quick scheme, but rather an investment that matures over the longer ...

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