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The South African Reserve Bank decided to keep the repurchase rate at 3.5% after its November monetary policy meeting - but with record low-interest rates it is still an exceptionally good time to buy a property...

The regulations for the new Property Practitioners Act are being finalised, after commentary was extended until 20 November. Here are some of the key aspects to note...

SARB's ‘wait and see’ approach means any last cuts to the repo rate for 2020 appear unlikely - but some economists remain optimistic...

There are currently 25 000 intern agents and few will go on to complete the NQF5 qualification to become principal agents or business owners due to the cost, time and cumbersome requirements...

Ballito has become a primary residential destination attracting buyers from around KZN and young families relocating from Johannesburg...

From top estates in Centurion to Sandton, Pretoria and Johannesburg, these gorgeous Gauteng homes are up for auction. Take a look…...

With price tags of up to R25m, check out these sumptuous homes in SA's upmarket estates...

The appeal of Midrand is broad when it comes to value and convenience, offering family homes from R875k...

Northern Paarl is attracting both buyers and developers. Here's what you can expect to pay for property in this area often seen as the Cinderella of the scenic Winelands...

Growing salad greens and herbs in the kitchen or on a balcony is easier than you think. Here are some tips to get you started...

While "more rate cuts are possible", the monetary policy alone cannot be expected to improve the economy, say South African Reserve Bank policymakers...

Locals and international buyers alike are being drawn to the tranquil lifestyle of the Garden Route - with George, Knysna and Plettenberg Bay offering homes starting from R850k...

Not all of us can afford the “bargains” on offer in South Africa’s property hotspots. Are there still opportunities available for those with a little less to spend?...

Live it up in these astonishing homes located in Durban's Morningside, Linksfield Ridge, Camps Bay and Waterkloof Ridge. Take a peek and fall in love...

Boosted property sales, initially thought to be pent-up demand has continued - but sentiment is divided on whether it will continue into 2021...

Set to open later in November, this new mall incorporates a hyper-local mind-set, where customers are seen as so much more than just a consumer...

From buying power shifts to tech advances disrupting traditional ways of living, working and playing - this is why certain generations are buying property...

As SA’s oldest city, Cape Town has a rich history well-described by properties of yesteryear, especially in Constantiaberg where buyers are getting good value for money...

Blok’s latest development - SIX ON N - is the urban property developer’s answer to a shift in the investment paradigm, a result of buyers increasingly prioritising their lifestyles...

Companies need to ensure that they balance the potential benefits of working remotely with the real opportunities for serendipity that come with being in the office, suggests David Seinker of the Business Exchange...