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 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:08:15 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africans-are-relocating-in-greater-numbers-as-gauteng-pulls-movers-back-wise-move-report-finds-069935a South African households are on the move in increasing numbers, signalling a shift beyond the traditional coastal semigration narrative. 1-267497 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Residential Property South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/reos-brings-instant-payments-to-sa-rental-market-514430a South Africa’s rental agencies operate under intense time pressure, juggling rent collection, reconciliation, supplier payments and landlord payouts within days. Yet traditional bank transfers, often delayed by up to 48 hours and further slowed over weekends and public holidays, have long constrained this already narrow window. 1-267446 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Residential Property South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-laws-and-financing-options-energise-sa-solar-market-170036a Solar energy is fast becoming the go-to alternative energy source for South Africans, from a family of five to a business of 20. Given the country's abundance of sunshine and Eskom's ongoing electricity tariff increases, many are turning to solar. 1-267438 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:47:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Residential Property South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/two-speed-property-market-emerges-across-south-africa-281127a South Africa’s residential property market is undergoing a rapid shift, with new data signalling a clear tipping point. According to Just Property chief executive officer Paul Stevens, sectional-title homes now make up over 50% of transactions in major metros, with buyers under 44 accounting for nearly half of purchases. 1-267410 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:19:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Residential Property South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/shift-happens-069735a South Africa’s residential property market is navigating a paradox. After posting the first real-term house price growth since 2021, the sector now faces fresh headwinds: geopolitical conflict, rising energy costs and increasingly selective buyers. Within this cautious environment, new asset classes are emerging as clear growth stories, from multifamily rentals to purpose-built student housing. 1-267397 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:10:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Residential Property South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-eviction-bill-aims-to-protect-small-landlords-empower-municipalities-847513a The proposed amendments to South Africa’s eviction laws are set to offer stronger protection for ordinary landlords renting out backyard rooms and small properties, while giving municipalities greater authority to respond to unlawful land occupations. 1-267399 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:46:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Residential Property South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/where-the-moneys-going-johannesburg-property-trends-to-watch-in-2026-281977a From Jewel City to Marshalltown, targeted urban regeneration and strong rental yields are drawing first-time buyers and investors back to Johannesburg’s CBD while traditional nodes hold steady. 1-267380 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:01:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Residential Property South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/samrra-celebrates-octodecs-inclusion-in-ftsejse-958684a Index recognition of a second major REIT significantly invested in multifamily rentals signals growing institutional investment appeal of the sector 1-267374 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:04:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Residential Property South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/exclusive-transparency-is-shaping-the-next-chapter-of-property-in-sa-847553a For most people, buying a home is the single biggest financial decision they’ll ever make. 1-267359 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:40:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Residential Property South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-sees-younger-female-and-self-employed-buyers-driving-property-shifts-958604a The market for first-time homebuyers in South Africa is not only becoming younger but also evolving. According to Standard Bank data, there is an increase in the number of single female purchasers, an increase in the demand for sectional titles as buyers get younger, and an increase in the number of self-employed buyers. 1-267324 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Residential Property South Africa