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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Property Advice

Don’t lose out when selling your home

With the economy and the property market showing sluggish growth, there is the risk that some homeowners will lose money when selling their homes. Here’s how to prevent this.

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Are South Africans losing money on their property?

House price deflation occurs when a home owner sells their property for less than they paid for it. This is more likely to happen in a struggling economy. So just how often does it happen?

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Budget 2017: New exemption threshold a welcome relief for property buyers

Finance minister Pravin Gordhan today revealed in the highly anticipated National Budget Speech 2017 that properties under R900 000 will not attract transfer duty tax.