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.

Market Industry Private Property South Africa
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Think we have it bad? It could be worse!

We might moan about rising property prices in South Africa, but a look at London’s property market puts things into perspective. Property prices are rising steadily in South Africa, leading some to bemoan the fact that they are ...

Lifestyle and Decor

Starting a neighbourhood watch

With crime an everyday part of our lives, residents are taking back their streets by forming neighbourhood watches. Here’s how to get started.

Lifestyle and Decor

The load shedding survival guide

Load shedding is here to stay and it's annoying… but you can make it bearable by being prepared.

The foreign land ownership issue
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The foreign land ownership issue

Many people are up in arms over the proposed ban on foreign land ownership. But will it really have that big an effect on the local property market?

Is Eskom's crisis a blessing in disguise?
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Is Eskom's crisis a blessing in disguise?

Eskom’s woes are not all doom and gloom. There could be an upside for the property market. There’s no denying South Africa is in the midst of an energy crisis. Almost daily load shedding is now ...

Power to the people
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Power to the people

Parkhurst residents want to turn their suburb into an Eskom free eco-hub  within the next 5 years. While most of us are cursing ourselves for delaying a generator-buying decision, others are making plans to ensure that they ...

Property Advice

Ready yourself now for a rates rise in the future

Interest rates are unchanged... for now. Here's how to prepare yourself in advance for when they do inevitably rise. The South African Reserve Bank’s first Monetary Policy Committee meeting of 2015 delivered the goods: interest ...

The property market in 2015
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The property market in 2015

As 2015 gets underway, thoughts inevitably turn towards what the year will bring. Some of South Africa’s top industry experts recently shared their thoughts on how they think the property market will perform as 2015 unfolds. ...

Agent Advice

Safety tips for estate agents

Crime is a problem in South Africa and estate agents who spend most of the day meeting strangers and showing them around properties are particularly vulnerable. Read how agents can keep safe.

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