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.

Property Advice

Rental Housing Bill: equal for all?

Towards the end of February, Human Settlements Minister Connie September introduced the Rental Housing Amendment Bill for debate in the National Assembly.

News

Fire pools & other extravagant upgrades

It’s pretty obvious that the saga surrounding Nkandla is going to haunt the President for years to come. Regardless of who is to blame, who knew what, and who opened the very large cheque book, all eyes are going to remain fixed ...

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Machel waives right to Mandela’s estate

Nelson Mandela’s widow Graca Machel’s decision to waive her right to 50% of her late husband’s estate raises questions on transferring properties in deceased estates. Mandela and Machel were married in community of property so ...

Property Advice

Rain and property risk

Rising to the challenges of shifting weather patterns has become a far-too-regular challenge for residents in high rainfall areas.

Lifestyle and Decor

Smart technology offers peace of mind

Home security is only as good as the technology behind instant notifications and responses.

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NOW is a good time to buy property!

South African home owners who were paying off mortgage bonds in 1984 and 1998 still recall with dismay how interest rates at that time rose to 25% and 24% ..

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You Can Bank On It

It would be safe to say that the rising cost of living is impacting the daily lives of more and more South Africans. Everything is becoming more expensive, from the food we eat to the petrol we put in our cars and the ...

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In Honour Of Madiba

This week’s story has nothing to do with property. Given the events of the past week, I chose rather to pay tribute in my own small way to one of the greatest men the world has ever known. I am of course referring to Nelson ...

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House Price Growth Expected in 2014

As so often happens, says Mike van Alphen, National Manager for the Rawson Property Group’s bond origination division, Rawson Finance, the latest Absa house price review has stimulated speculation as to where the residential ...


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