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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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To rent or buy: That is the question

In a depressed market, such as the one we are currently in, many people find themselves asking whether it is more financially prudent to buy their own home or to rent one instead.

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Western Cape residential property prices amongst highest in SA and swing is still to urban and CBD fringe

Western Cape residential property prices the highest in South Africa but that, if measured on a square metre basis, they are particularly expensive in relation to other areas.

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Building insurance policies in sectional title schemes must meet the scheme’s full needs

Trustees of body corporates serving sectional title schemes,are often not aware that the Prescribed Management Rules governing sectional title schemes lay ...

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It’s time to brush up on those human resources skills

The proposed amendments to the labour laws will directly affect the property industry.

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Top Suburbs In South Africa

The past couple of years had everyone running scared when it came to buying and selling property, but the good news is that real estate is strengthening right across the board.This put property rentals back on the map in a big ...

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Comment from Adrian Goslett of RE/MAX Southern Africa, on the National Budget

The news that the transfer duty threshold has been increased from R500,000 to R600,000 can only be good for first-time and entry-level buyers.

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Is the stability of property prices a veneer?

As safe as houses is a term we were brought up with, but is the relative stability in the property market just a thin veneer hiding a much more sinister quagmire?

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Estate agent survey reveals improvement in demand

First National Bank’s (FNB) recently released 4th Quarter 2010 Estate Agent Survey shows that the property market ended last year on a better note than 2009.

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Economic Real Estate Trends For 2011

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