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title: The key to reaping rewards is understanding the main property market cycles
description: The expansion phase commences when the market begins to show obvious signs of recovery, including increased demand for property and steadier job growth.
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# [The key to reaping rewards is understanding the main property market cycles](https://blog.sothebysrealty.co.za/the-key-to-reaping-rewards-is-understanding-the-main-property-market-cycles)

 Written by [Lew Geffen Sotheby's International Realty](https://blog.sothebysrealty.co.za/author/lew-geffen-sothebys-international-realty) | Mar 2, 2023 10:33:14 AM

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