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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Sectional title market booming on the West Rand

Recent years have seen large scale development on the West Rand in Gauteng with sectional title properties and gated estates taking over in Ruimsig, Wilgeheuwel and Honeydew.

How your property's value impacts your rates and taxes bill
Property Advice

How your property's value impacts your rates and taxes bill

Find out more about municipal rates and sectional title rates, as well as how they are used.

Poor municipal performance could hurt at the polls
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Poor municipal performance could hurt at the polls

A recent survey has revealed SA’s best and worst performing municipalities. Could poorly run municipalities be punished in next year’s elections?

Rezoning or subdividing your property
Property Advice

Rezoning or subdividing your property

What rezoning and subdividing are, and how to go about applying for either of these for your property.

Interest rate increase of 25 basis points
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Interest rate increase of 25 basis points

The Reserve Bank has once again announced at today’s Monetary Policy Committee meeting that the interest rates would increase by a further 25 basis points.

Can you be held responsible for a previous owner’s unpaid bills?
Property Advice

Can you be held responsible for a previous owner’s unpaid bills?

Find out what your rights are if a municipality threatens to cut off your electricity because the previous owner of the property didn't pay his bills.

Parents who fake addresses could face jail time
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Parents who fake addresses could face jail time

Parents who lie about their address to get their children into good schools could be arrested.

Criminality in complexes – and how to deal with it
Property Advice

Criminality in complexes – and how to deal with it

Moving to a secure, gated complex does not mean that you will be totally safe from crime. Find out how you can make your complex safer.

Sectional Title Schemes
Property Advice

Sectional Title Schemes

The roles of the different parties concerned, as well as rules, levies, building alterations and more about how sectional title schemes work.

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