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 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:52:01 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/reside-awards-2026-celebrates-south-africas-residential-property-pioneers-845083a The pinnacle of excellence in South African residential property was celebrated on 21 May as the Reside Awards 2026 named its winners at a prestigious ceremony held at the Sandton Convention Centre. 1-268819 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:06:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Residential Property South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/1000-retirement-schemes-on-notice-after-shock-widower-eviction-defeat-390428a A 78-year-old widower nearly lost his Alberton home after a missing signature triggered an eviction dispute in a life-right retirement scheme. The High Court ultimately ruled against the scheme’s decision, reinforcing the legal protections afforded to spouses in such arrangements. 1-268773 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Residential Property South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/johannesburg-real-estate-group-firzt-enters-new-era-with-rebrand-734272a Firzt Realty, a stalwart of Johannesburg residential property sales market for more than 20 years, has changed its name to Firzt Property Group, reflecting expansion into new property sectors and a growing geographic footprint. 1-268512 Wed, 27 May 2026 16:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Residential Property South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/buying-an-apartment-check-these-6-short-term-letting-risks-first-623551a Apartment buyers can inherit a costly problem when a body corporate has weak control over unregulated short-term letting. 1-268471 Tue, 26 May 2026 15:36:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Residential Property South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/reside-summit-2026-proves-housing-is-no-longer-a-siloed-conversation-956854a Day one of the Reside Summit 2026 shattered the idea that housing in South Africa is a collection of disconnected fragments. From student accommodation to senior living, affordable rentals to bonded ownership, the message from developers, financiers, and policymakers was unanimous: collaboration is no longer optional – it is necessary. 1-268464 Tue, 26 May 2026 14:50:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Residential Property South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-buyers-are-turning-to-velddrif-for-coastal-living-390248a With Cape West Coast towns attracting growing interest from home buyers seeking affordability within reach of Cape Town, Velddrif is emerging as a compelling coastal property destination. Situated on the Berg River estuary, the laid-back town combines lifestyle appeal with relative affordability and long-term growth potential. 1-268423 Tue, 26 May 2026 08:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Residential Property South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/treasury-to-recover-billions-owed-to-municipalities-623311a National Treasury will begin directly deducting funds from national and provincial departments that owe billions of rands to financially strained municipalities, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced during his Budget Vote speech in Parliament on Friday, 22 May 2026. 1-268381 Fri, 22 May 2026 17:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Residential Property South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/de-doorns-farm-workers-homes-destroyed-in-floods-401159a “I almost lost my grandchild. I almost lost my life,” says Abraham Douglas, a farm worker at Kleinberg farm in De Doorns. 1-268325 Thu, 21 May 2026 17:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Residential Property South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/deeds-intelligence-reveals-south-africas-shifting-wealth-patterns-289927a South African businesses are increasingly looking beyond broad economic trends like semigration and gentrification to understand where growth and investment are truly taking shape. 1-268310 Thu, 21 May 2026 16:06:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Residential Property South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/payfast-backed-platform-brings-municipal-billing-to-whatsapp-956634a Payfast by Network, in partnership with TsogaPay, has launched an integrated WhatsApp-based payment solution aimed at improving access to municipal billing services in South Africa. 1-268304 Thu, 21 May 2026 13:20:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Residential Property South Africa