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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Market & Opinion
Positive growth in the residential rental market continues
28 Nov 2022
PayProp’s quarterly Rental Index shows continued growth in the residential rental market into the third quarter of 2022.
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Market & Opinion
Rental growth rebounds in the first quarter
15 Jun 2022
South Africa’s residential rental market has put in its strongest performance since before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the latest analysis from payment automation platform PayProp – but rising inflation and squeezed incomes could dampen the recovery.
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Market & Opinion
Small town property sales boom as people leave the city
06 May 2022
Lightstone data shows that about 20% fewer people are now moving from cities to cities with more choosing to relocate to smaller towns, especially since the onset of the pandemic. According to the Seeff Property Group, more people are also purchasing second homes in small towns.
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Market & Opinion
South Africa’s three busiest housing markets
04 May 2022
Offering exceptional value for money and access to a vast range of amenities, Midstream Estate in Centurion is South Africa’s busiest housing market, followed closely by Bryanston in Johannesburg, and Table View in Cape Town.
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