Downsizing may no longer guarantee a cheaper retirement for South African homeowners. Grant Smee, CEO of Only Realty Property Group, warns that weaker demand for

South Africa’s rental market is expanding as more households rent and buy-to-let investment rises, but landlords must understand their legal obligations. Seeff Property Group warns

A Western Cape High Court appeal has clarified the limits of construction adjudication under JBCC contracts. In City of Cape Town v Pro Khaya Construction,

A home loan can be more than a monthly expense when managed strategically. By paying extra, using an access bond and borrowing carefully against property

South Africa’s decision to hold the repo rate at 7.0% provides stability for homeowners and buyers after May’s increase. Ooba Group CEO Rhys Dyer says

Flexible workspaces are reshaping South Africa’s office market as businesses prioritise agility, employee experience and collaboration over traditional leases. WeWork South Africa CEO Stefano Migliore

South Africa’s decision to hold the repo rate at 7% offers homeowners repayment stability but reflects continued caution over inflation and geopolitical risks. BetterBond’s Stephan

South Africa’s rental market remains resilient, with strong demand, low vacancies and high agency optimism supporting confidence in 2026. However, PayProp warns that stabilising rent

South Africans are increasingly seeing fixer-uppers as accessible entry points into the property market, but BetterBond warns that renovations should be planned with long-term value

South Africa’s infrastructure future depends on building a stronger, more diverse contractor base, with women-led firms playing a critical role. The cidb argues that sustainable

Artificial intelligence is set to transform the real estate industry by automating routine tasks, accelerating property searches, improving marketing and streamlining transactions. However, according to

Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard remains one of South Africa’s premier property investment destinations, but rising prices and higher interest rates are reshaping the market. While

Rising fuel and transport costs are reshaping how South Africans work, commute and occupy commercial space. As household budgets come under increasing pressure, businesses are

The South African Reserve Bank’s decision to raise the repo rate by 25 basis points to 7% has drawn criticism from the property sector, with

South Africa’s latest interest rate increase is expected to place additional pressure on already constrained consumers, but the country’s residential property market continues to show

South Africa’s latest interest rate increase has added further pressure to an already strained consumer environment, with the repo rate rising by 25 basis points

South Africa’s economy is improving, but the recovery remains fragile as global energy risks and inflationary pressures begin reshaping the outlook for consumers and retailers.

Property buyers are being cautioned against waiting for further rate cuts, as global inflation risks may delay easing. Samuel Seeff says current conditions, including low

Rising property market activity and digital transactions are fuelling increasingly sophisticated scams, warns Only Realty CEO Grant Smee. From title deed fraud and hijackings to

South Africa’s growing water crisis is increasingly impacting homeowners, with ageing infrastructure, outages, and pressure fluctuations causing property damage and rising repair costs. Beyond service

The property sector is urging the South African Reserve Bank to keep interest rates unchanged, warning that a hike could undermine fragile economic and housing

Rising costs and limited housing supply are pushing young professionals out of Cape Town, with many relocating to Johannesburg in search of greater affordability and

A growing body of behavioural research suggests that the biggest barrier to entrepreneurial success is not strategy, but identity. Known as “identity friction”, this internal

South Africa’s informal economy is a powerful yet under-recognised force, supporting millions through township and urban trade. In Bellville, innovative co-designed trading infrastructure is demonstrating

Smaller towns are emerging as compelling investment and career destinations as remote work reshapes South Africa’s property landscape. The Empangeni–Richards Bay node stands out, combining

South Africa’s proposed National Property Company could unlock significant value from the state’s vast real estate portfolio by introducing professional asset management and commercial discipline.

South Africa’s affordable housing sector is evolving as cities rethink densification, mixed-use integration and spatial planning to promote urban inclusion. TUHF Client Coverage Executive Velda

BetterBond supports the proposed shift from prime-linked pricing to a repo rate reference, noting it will simplify home loan pricing and improve transparency. While borrowing

The MPC’s decision to hold the repo rate at 6.75% is restoring predictability to the commercial property market, enabling investors to price risk more accurately

Samuel Seeff, chairman of the Seeff Property Group, has criticised the decision to keep the repo rate unchanged, calling it a missed opportunity given strong

Positive sentiment continues to underpin South Africa’s housing market despite the repo rate remaining unchanged. Pam Golding Property group CEO Dr Andrew Golding notes steady

South African Reserve Bank’s decision to hold interest rates steady signals policy stability and reinforces confidence in South Africa’s inflation outlook. According to ooba Home

Easing inflation, lower interest rates and improving affordability are laying the groundwork for a stronger residential property cycle in 2026. New Q4 2025 data from

Property ownership remains one of South Africa’s most reliable paths to long-term wealth creation. Unlike volatile financial instruments, real estate offers a tangible asset that

The office sector is evolving, not disappearing. As hybrid work reshapes demand, businesses are becoming more selective—choosing spaces that add real value through collaboration, culture

South Africa’s residential property market gained momentum in 2025, supported by interest rate cuts, subdued inflation and the country’s exit from the grey list. Rhys

South Africa’s commercial property sector closed 2025 on a strong footing, with improving vacancies, rental growth and resilient REIT performance across key asset classes. According

South Africa’s housing market is entering 2026 with renewed momentum as interest rate cuts, easing inflation, strengthened bank lending, and the country’s removal from the

South Africa’s removal from the FATF grey list has renewed global confidence, setting the stage for commercial property growth. John Jack, CEO of Galetti Corporate

South Africa’s latest rate cut brings festive relief for homeowners, with the cumulative 150bps reduction since November 2024 lowering monthly bond repayments ahead of year-end.