https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/568.html South Africa Residential news 15 Residential Property news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/568.html en-us Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:26:09 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-insurance-is-becoming-constructions-strongest-foundation-in-kzn-412909a KwaZulu-Natal’s construction sector has endured years of social unrest, devastating floods and persistent economic pressures, testing the resilience of contractors, developers and the wider built environment. 1-270565 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:32:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Residential Property South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-south-africans-are-waiting-longer-to-buy-homes-290127a Today's buyers are increasingly older, more affluent and more diverse, while first-time buyers face growing affordability constraints. 1-270410 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:14:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Residential Property South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/in2assets-breaks-national-property-auction-record-with-r2855m-sale-634501a South Africa's commercial property auction record has been broken after Durban-based auction house In2Assets sold an industrial investment property in Mobeni for R285.5m. 1-270401 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:20:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Residential Property South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/divorce-and-property-law-why-a-pending-accrual-claim-doesnt-grant-occupation-rights-290977a Protracted divorce proceedings frequently leave spouses vulnerable and uncertain, especially where disputes arise over the family home. A common question is whether a spouse may rely on their continued occupation therein until the finalisation of the divorce proceedings, even where the property belongs to the other spouse. 1-270380 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Residential Property South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/can-an-hoa-disable-an-estate-app-without-breaking-the-law-523270a As estates continue replacing physical access cards with biometrics, QR codes and app‑based systems, the boundary between “possession” and “digital administration” has become increasingly blurred. 1-270336 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:37:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Residential Property South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/estate-trustees-dont-sign-off-the-monthly-pack-until-you-can-answer-these-5-questions-412159a Every month, volunteer estate trustees across South Africa are asked to “note” or “approve” a monthly management pack they have not had time to read. Fiduciary duty does not require you to memorise every schedule. It does require that you can answer a short list of levy questions — in plain English — before you put your name to the minutes. If you cannot, you are not ready to sign off. 1-270325 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Residential Property South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/rate-hold-gives-homeowners-breathing-room-not-relief-412029a Prime remains at 10.50%, but households are still carrying high borrowing costs and rising monthly expenses. 1-270245 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:08:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Residential Property South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/macpherson-orders-probe-into-6238-state-owned-homes-078325a Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the allocation and use of 6,238 State-owned residential properties occupied by government departments and public officials across South Africa. 1-270037 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:36:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Residential Property South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-more-affordable-route-to-estate-agency-qualification-opens-up-industry-634971a From 1 August, if you want to become an estate agent and you have Matric (a National Senior Certificate), you can go straight to writing the new PPRA Examination. If you pass the exam and complete the six practical training modules in the workplace, you can register as a Non-Principal Property Practitioner. 1-270021 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Residential Property South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/21bn-and-counting-african-real-estate-is-executing-412749a Ahead of the 17th Africa Property Investment (API) Summit in Cape Town, investment pipelines are converting into a record number of transactions as the continent's real estate and hospitality sectors move from potential into real momentum. 1-270015 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:13:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Residential Property South Africa