South Africa

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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Holiday town property markets faring surprisingly well
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Holiday town property markets faring surprisingly well

In tough economic times, holiday home buying is expected to decrease but this was not the case in 2017.

Gauteng property market showing positive signs
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Gauteng property market showing positive signs

The Gauteng market has shown signs of renewed energy since the start of the year, underpinned by positive national sentiment due to changes in political leadership.

Free help offered to contest incorrect property valuations
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Free help offered to contest incorrect property valuations

Property owners who are unhappy with their municipal property valuations have a short time to file objections and a real estate group is offering their help for free.

Why the Gauteng property market should strengthen this year
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Why the Gauteng property market should strengthen this year

Affordable homes and an increase in first-time buying is expected to boost the property market in the province this year.

Cape Town’s City Bowl market slows down
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Cape Town’s City Bowl market slows down

The weak economy and political instability has seen house price growth in the City Bowl decline from a high of 23.5% in the second quarter of 2016, to 12% at the end of 2017.

Property valuations shock: What homeowners can do
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Property valuations shock: What homeowners can do

Joburg property owners are up in arms over the new municipal valuations of their properties, which have increased by more than 100% in some instances.

Call for clarity on land reform
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Call for clarity on land reform

The real problem with the land expropriation motion just passed in Parliament is that it does not actually seek to speed up the transfer of land to any individual or group of owners.

‘Mildly better’ housing market expected in 2018
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‘Mildly better’ housing market expected in 2018

Stronger economic growth and improved sentiment, together with stable interest rates could see mildly stronger house price growth this year.

Property Advice

4 essential tips for first-time home buyers

Head of Home Loans Digital, Lephoi Mokgatle, provides 4 essential tips for first-time home buyers looking to climb the property ladder.

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