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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News

Rate hike- buckle up, it's a bumpy ride ahead for property

The decision of the Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to hike the repo rate by 50 basis points comes as no surprise,

News

A pragmatic view on the repo rate and residential property market

Market sentiment is a key factor which impacts on activity in the residential marketplace.

News

7 Property Trends to look out for in 2016

A look at which type of properties will receive the highest demand and how the current economy will affect the property market.

Property Advice

Managing your bond in tough economic times

According to reports South Africans are in for a rough ride this year. For many of us, getting our financial affairs in order should be a priority.

Property Advice

Don't be deterred by interest rate increases

Two home loan interest rate increases in the past six months have caused many consumers to pause for thought, but prospective homebuyers should go ahead with their plans.