Michael Lenz
TransBridj
CEO
PropTech innovation is accelerating across South Africa, transforming the way property is bought, sold, and financed. From digitised bridging funding to AI-driven analytics, technology is disrupting long-standing inefficiencies in the real estate sector and creating new opportunities for sellers, realtors, and attorneys.
This month sees the Africa PropTech Forum take place, with industry leaders expected to highlight the convergence of AI, automation, and investment as game-changers for the property ecosystem. Bridging funding solutions such as TransBridj will demonstrate how seamless digital integration can unlock liquidity and keep deals moving, with approvals and disbursements available within 24 hours. It is also a hassle-free way to complete transactions without having to pay different service providers for certificates when selling a property.
Investors are seen to be backing this momentum. REdimension Capital’s R250 million PropTech and Sustainability Fund is now fully capitalised, targeting early-stage technologies that improve transparency, sustainability, and customer experience.
But growth brings new risks that can’t be ignored. To allay these, TransBridj integrates digital verification and authentication processes as well as encrypted e-signatures to ensure property, user and business validity to mitigate fraud.
According to Michael Lenz, CEO of TransBridj:
“While South Africa’s property sector faces affordability and regulatory challenges, digital-first solutions are driving inclusivity and efficiency. PropTech is no longer a niche – it’s now central to how the industry operates. By combining automation with compliance and security, we can create faster, more transparent transactions that benefit every player in the ecosystem.”
Other key 2025 PropTech trends include:
Shared property models enabling co-buying and co-investment, opening access for younger buyers and first-time investors.
Micro-apartments and lifestyle-driven developments, reflecting semigration to coastal hubs and demand for affordable, flexible living.
Digital platforms for realtors and attorneys, offering faster commission advances and simplified workflows.
With PropTech attracting record investment and adoption, South Africa’s property market is entering a phase of digital maturity. Technology is bridging gaps not only in funding, but also in access, affordability, and efficiency — setting the stage for a more inclusive real estate landscape.
See TransBridj at the Africa Proptech Forum, where the company will participate in the panel discussion as well as deliver a keynote address.
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