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Residential Property

Renting out in Joburg to fund a Cape Town lifestyle

21 Oct 2026

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Residential Property

Cape Town’s housing boom: How long before locals are priced out?

19 Oct 2026

Source: Supplied. Kerzner Estate (House 23) – R43m (including VAT). The next super-luxury home is being marketed off-plan, with occupation expected by the last quarter of next year. Designed by Metropolis Design, it features monumental off-shutter concrete slabs that float like mountain overhangs, complemented by floor-to-ceiling glazing. It includes four en-suite bedrooms, dual living levels, an infinity pool, an integrated solar system and customisable high-end interior finishes.

Residential Property

Hout Bay’s luxury property boom: What’s driving a 141% price surge in five years?

13 Oct 2026

Source: Supplied. Pinnacle Point. Priced at R28.8m through Pam Golding Properties, this striking multi-level four-bedroom residence, with lifts to all levels, is set on the cliff’s edge with panoramic views of the ocean, rugged cliffs and waves breaking below. Designed to maximise its position, the home features expansive windows and sliding doors throughout, drawing in natural light and showcasing the scenery from every angle.

Residential Property

Garden Route draws buyers beyond holiday homes

6 Oct 2026

Source: Supplied. Graaff-Reinet, Drostdy Hotel.

Residential Property

From Karoo to coast: Eastern Cape towns attract property buyers

15 Sep 2026

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Residential Property

The housing boom that could backfire

John Loos 10 Sep 2026

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Markets & Investment

Reserve Bank surprises with rate hold at 7%

Katja Hamilton 23 Jul 2026

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Property

KwaZulu-Natal rentals draw investors on strong yields and low supply

8 Jul 2026

Source: Supplied. Stephan Potgieter, chief executive officer of BetterHome Group Mortgage Origination and BetterBond.

Property

Why homebuyers may benefit from acting before interest rates fall

12 Jun 2026

Source: Supplied. Constantia Upper, Hohenhort – R35m for this spectacular 4017m² estate with a luxury five-bedroom homestead with a wine cellar, upstairs apartment or teen pad/woror guest suit, accommodation, heated pool, multi-car garaging, two stables and a tack room for equestrian enthusiasts, and stunning mountain views.

Markets & Investment

Buyers beware: Bishopscourt hits R30m average in Q1 as stock halved

3 Jun 2026

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Finance

Could a Sarb rate hike reshape South Africa’s financial landscape?

28 May 2026

Residential Property

Shift happens!

Issued by Catchwords 17 Apr 2026

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Residential Property

From coast to Winelands – 'zoom' towns outpace cities in house price growth

9 Apr 2026

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Markets & Investment

Sectional title gains momentum as South Africa's house prices climb

John Loos 12 Mar 2026

South Africa’s easing consumer inflation and resultant lower interest rates have begun to translate into increased home loan activity (Image source: © 123rf )

Property

Housing market recovery in 2026 as inflation eases

28 Jan 2026

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Property

Why 2026 is the best year for first-time home buyers in South Africa

Gerard Abrahamse 20 Jan 2026

Source: Supplied. This luxury penthouse with a private pool, and uninterrupted ocean and mountain views from every room, located in Ave Des Huguenots was recently sold for R32.5m by Jo Lombard from Seeff Properties, achieving the highest price for an apartment in the suburb this year.

Residential Property

From R20m freestands to R69m villas: Fresnaye's real estate phenomenon

17 Nov 2025

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Markets & Investment

Millennials drive South African housing market boom with record-high purchases

2 Sep 2025

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

Markets & Investment

National house-price inflation hits highest growth since 2007

31 Jul 2025

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Property

Sectional title is hot property for first-time buyers in Cape Town

13 May 2025

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Property

Gauteng and Western Cape lead South Africa's affordable housing boom

27 Mar 2025

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Markets & Investment

Global trade fears keep South Africa’s interest rates on hold

Katja Hamilton 20 Mar 2025

Source: Artist's rendition. The position and layout of Protea Village has been thoughtfully considered by the returning community, while the remainder of their land is divided between green belt, and the residential estate. Protea Village, situated on Erf 242, comprises 86 stands, each approximately 300m² in size.

Construction & Engineering

Construction of homes for Bishopscourt land claimants set to begin

Matthew Hirsch 13 Mar 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

Source: Supplied. Rhys Dyer, chief executive officer of ooba Group.

Property

Latest home-loan data shows early resurgence in first-time homebuyers

31 Oct 2024

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Residential Property

Historic parcel of prime oceanfront land in Hermanus hits the market

22 Oct 2024

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Property

Post-pandemic rebound sees Hout Bay house prices jump by 62% in 3 years

3 Oct 2024

Source: Supplied. Ian Badenhorst, managing director for Seeff Country and Karoo.

Property

Expensive to rent, but cheap to buy a home in the Northern Cape

8 Aug 2024

Source: Supplied. Regional director and chief executive officer of Re/Max of Southern Africa, Adrian Goslett.

Markets & Investment

Re/Max: Interest rates to remain at record highs

31 May 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: Supplied. Rhys Dyer, chief executive officer of ooba Group.

Property

5 residential property trends that no one saw coming

6 Mar 2024

Property

Sectional title house prices rising faster than freehold – for first time in two decades

Andrew Golding 5 Feb 2024

Markets & Investment

Challenges persist: Q4 2023 sees 17% YoY drop in property transactions

30 Jan 2024

Source: Supplied. Hayley Ivins-Downes, head of digital at Lightstone.

Trends

#BizTrends2024: Investment opportunities abound amidst changing buyer behaviour

Hayley Ivins-Downes 17 Jan 2024

Source: Supplied. Paul Stevens, chief executive officer of Just Property Group.

Trends

#BizTrends2024: Challenges and opportunities in a shifting landscape

Paul Stevens 10 Jan 2024

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

Trends

#BizTrends2024: Lifestyle-focused buying surges in small towns, while distressed sales create bargain opportunities

Grant Smee 16 Jan 2024

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Residential Property

Limpopo housing market surges as scenic Hoedspruit draws diverse buyers

31 Oct 2023

Property

Namibia: A prime destination for South African property investors

Schantal Teichmann 25 Oct 2023

Property

Adapting to higher interest rates: How did the Q3 2023 housing market adapt?

18 Oct 2023

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Residential Property

Cape Town's Southern Suburbs defies market slowdown

16 Oct 2023

Property

Johannesburg tops global rankings as most affordable city for property ownership since 2018

20 Sep 2023

Property

Not just a tourist destination - sun starts to rise on Mpumalanga's housing market

13 Sep 2023

SA's young population, changing lifestyles drive shift to sectional title homes

Residential Property

SA's young population, changing lifestyles drive shift to sectional title homes

Dr Andrew Golding 7 Aug 2023

Buy-to-let demand surges in Western Cape

Residential Property

Buy-to-let demand surges in Western Cape

2 Aug 2023

Elevated interest rates cool housing market sales - Re/Max report

Residential Property

Elevated interest rates cool housing market sales - Re/Max report

21 Jul 2023