North West property guide

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Luxury estates, residential property developments, large farms and newly built apartments are just some of the property types you will find in this thriving province. Property investors can’t go wrong when investing in a property close to the University of the North West. Due to its proximity to two major Gauteng cities, Pretoria and Johannesburg, Hartbeespoort is a perfect place for a weekend getaway home.

The University of North West, which is in the heart of Potchefstroom, has helped the local rental property market grow from strength to strength. The allure of Rustenberg is still attracting new tenants to the area with its various property types - from apartments to beautiful townhouses

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Surging ahead - Rental growth marks the fastest pace since 2017
Market & Opinion
Surging ahead - Rental growth marks the fastest pace since 2017
01 Dec 2023
The latest PayProp Rental Index has recorded uninterrupted rental growth for the eighth consecutive quarter in Q3 2023.
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Second home and semigration buyers are flocking to these small towns
Market & Opinion
Second home and semigration buyers are flocking to these small towns
19 Sep 2023
Local and international buyers are rediscovering South Africa’s beautiful small towns with their often top-quality lifestyle, and locations not too far from bigger towns or cities
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How to find the best value homes in South Africa
Market & Opinion
How to find the best value homes in South Africa
14 Jul 2023
The current state of the economy has many searching for cheaper alternatives on just about everything. While the demand for affordable housing remains high, affordability will mean something different for everyone.
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Real estate needs to respond to shifting demographics
Market & Opinion
Real estate needs to respond to shifting demographics
28 Jun 2023
Constant demographic shifts will continue to affect real estate. As ever, it is the purpose of property to respond to these changing – and sometimes contradictory – trends in a way that satisfies our basic human needs for shelter, comfort and functionality.
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