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Property

Good news for agents: One AI system brings compliance and sales together

7 Jul 2026

Land & Property Law

Homeowner wins back property after title fraud case

Wilmien van Biljon and Martin Vermeulen 26 Mar 2026

Land & Property Law

Voetstoots: Understanding the limits of estate agent liability in property defect cases

Jean-Paul Rudd 13 Mar 2026

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Property

The rise of eXp Realty: Five years to top-three status in South Africa

19 Feb 2026

Source: GroundUp/Vincent Lali.

Infrastructure & Utilities

Vandals delay urgent Khayelitsha sewerage maintenance

Vincent Lali 6 Jan 2026

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Employment Equity

B-BBEE under fire: The myths and reality

David Ansara 30 Dec 2025

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Property Development

The Western Cape's property market: A hotspot for 2026

24 Dec 2025

Land & Property Law

Cape Town estate agent dupes seller in elaborate property scam, court intervenes

Anelisa Zungu and Renel Fourie 22 Dec 2025

Land & Property Law

Right of first refusal and 3 OTPs: High Court rules which one is valid

Anelisa Zungu and Martin Vermeulen 16 Oct 2025

Markets & Investment

Rising mortgage arrears urge proactive homeowner action

15 Sep 2025

Why homeowners value agents who inform, not just sell

Residential Property

Why homeowners value agents who inform, not just sell

Issued by PBPR 11 Sep 2025

The trust economy in property: Why reviews matter more than ever

Residential Property

The trust economy in property: Why reviews matter more than ever

Issued by PBPR 29 Aug 2025

Source: Supplied. Priscilla Young - top agent nationally at Tyson Properties.

Residential Property

#WomensMonth: The accidental path that led Priscilla Young to real estate stardom

Katja Hamilton 26 Aug 2025

Thinking of selling in a slow market? The right agent makes all the difference

Residential Property

Thinking of selling in a slow market? The right agent makes all the difference

Issued by PBPR 12 Aug 2025

From gut feel to Google: How South Africans are choosing service providers in 2025

Proptech

From gut feel to Google: How South Africans are choosing service providers in 2025

Issued by PBPR 28 Jul 2025

Listing Coastal South Africa set to join BBC Lifestyle’s local lineup later this year

TV

Listing Coastal South Africa set to join BBC Lifestyle’s local lineup later this year

Issued by DStv Media Sales 9 Jul 2025

Performance-based agent rankings - a proven international model - now available locally

Marketing

Performance-based agent rankings - a proven international model - now available locally

Issued by PBPR 25 Jun 2025

WhatsApp-style verification gains ground in South Africa’s property sector amid PPRA warning

Proptech

WhatsApp-style verification gains ground in South Africa’s property sector amid PPRA warning

Issued by PBPR 10 Jun 2025

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Property

South Africa's housing crisis: Why 2.2 million homes are needed immediately

12 Mar 2025

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Land & Property Law

Court ruling on joint mandates: Who gets the commission when a buyer is introduced by both agents?

Anja Bothma 11 Feb 2025

Source: Dr Andrew Golding, chief executive of the Pam Golding Property group.

Property

Repo rate cut provides much-needed boost to housing market activity

21 Nov 2024

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Property

Selling a piece of history: What you need to know about heritage properties

27 Sep 2024

Banking

Standard Bank sees increased home-loan approvals as demand resurfaces

Toni Anderson 22 Aug 2024

Source: Supplied. Grant Smee, managing director of Only Realty Holdings.

Property

Navigating the buy-to-let boom: Property investment 101

16 Jul 2024

Founder and owner of Double D Property Consultants, Denise Dogon.

Property

Double D Property Consultants hits R500m in sales

28 Jun 2024

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Cyber Law

Victims of cybercrime - SCA's landmark ruling on responsibilities of affected parties

Lionel Dos Passos 14 Jun 2024

Source: Supplied. Jackie Smith, head of Buyers Trust.

Property

Here are the regions with the highest and lowest property deposits in South Africa

13 May 2024

Source: © 123rf The R28m Joint Film Fund of the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) and Netflix has completed and released six micro-budget films

Film & Cinematography

6 local micro-budget films launched by joint Netflix and NFVF fund

15 Apr 2024

Source: Supplied. James Lewis, licensee for Seeff Southern Suburbs, Hout Bay, and Llandudno.

Property

Estate agency commission conundrum, low commission leaving sellers out of pocket

11 Mar 2024

Property

Real estate industry called to action as compliance failures put economy at risk

19 Feb 2024

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Property

2024 real estate trends unveiled: A savvy guide for buyers and sellers

16 Feb 2024

Property

Political and economic certainty will boost SA residential property sales

13 Feb 2024

Markets & Investment

Lower inflation a positive indicator for potential interest-rate cuts - Andrew Golding

Andrew Golding 26 Jan 2024

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Property

Seamless downsizing: Navigating the transition to a cosier retirement lifestyle

7 Dec 2023

Guam's Troy Michael Smith bags Mr Gay World 2023

Lifestyle

Guam's Troy Michael Smith bags Mr Gay World 2023

31 Oct 2023

Mr Gay World 2023 delegates unveiled

Events

Mr Gay World 2023 delegates unveiled

24 Oct 2023

Property

Unlocking the best price: how the right agent can maximise your home's value

27 Sep 2023

Source: Supplied. Deceased estates such as this one represent a favourable investment opportunity.

Property

Purchasing property via a deceased estate auction

Jaco du Toit 30 Aug 2023

Source: Supplied.

Property

The power of comparative market analysis in real estate

Yael Geffen 21 Aug 2023

Source: Supplied. Jackie Smith, head of Buyers Trust.

Fintech

It's official: South Africa is the cybercrime capital of Africa - here's how to protect yourself from becoming a statistic

Jackie Smith 18 Jul 2023

What homeowners should note before taking advantage of Airbnb Rooms

Residential Property

What homeowners should note before taking advantage of Airbnb Rooms

24 May 2023

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Residential Property

Value-added bonuses of investing in solar

4 May 2023

Legal, financial implications of Pretoria Deeds Office shutdown

Residential Property

Legal, financial implications of Pretoria Deeds Office shutdown

11 Apr 2023

Buy-to-let homes are now in high demand. Here's what you need to know

Residential Property

Buy-to-let homes are now in high demand. Here's what you need to know

29 Mar 2023

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Land & Property Law

Voetstoots and property defects: What you should know before signing an agreement

Matome Matsheta and Thokozani Khumalo 6 Mar 2023

Top 5 property scams to watch out for in SA

Residential Property

Top 5 property scams to watch out for in SA

7 Feb 2023