https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/698.html South Africa news 15 Markets & Investment news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/698.html en-us Thu, 28 May 2026 03:01:11 +0200 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 Markets & Investment South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/rentvesting-smart-money-move-or-risky-trend-for-younger-buyers-512510a South Africa’s younger generations are reshaping traditional ideas of homeownership through the growing trend of “rentvesting” — renting in lifestyle-focused areas while purchasing property elsewhere for investment purposes. 1-268166 Mon, 18 May 2026 09:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/emira-acquires-strategic-stake-in-octodec-623671a Emira Property Fund (JSE: EMI) has concluded its voluntary offer to shareholders of Octodec Investments Limited increasing Emira's total shareholding in Octodec to 23.5%. 1-268121 Thu, 14 May 2026 14:26:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/dipulas-half-year-distributable-earnings-up-20-512800a Dipula Properties (JSE: DIB) has delivered a robust set of interim results for the six months ended 28 February 2026, showcasing sustained strategic progress and strengthened key financial and operational metrics. The company’s first half performance delivered a 20% increase in distributable earnings to R310m. This translates to half-year distributable earnings per share of 30.56 cents. 1-268086 Wed, 13 May 2026 16:54:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/how-redefine-properties-defies-geopolitical-uncertainty-with-a-strong-2026-outlook-170906a Redefine Properties has raised its 2026 guidance, signalling stronger-than-expected earnings momentum despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty linked to the Middle East conflict. 1-267978 Mon, 11 May 2026 15:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/who-really-driving-the-surge-in-sas-property-market-demand-736882a Women are emerging as a driving force in South Africa’s property market, reshaping demand patterns and investment trends. Recent data from BetterBond shows that women accounted for more than half of all bond applications over the past year, signalling a notable shift in buyer demographics. 1-267722 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:33:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-ultra-luxury-safari-property-hotspot-where-homes-exceed-r80m-170256a The small safari town of Hoedspruit is increasingly drawing attention from high-net-worth buyers, with properties in exclusive wildlife estates now selling for more than R80m, reflecting a powerful shift in South Africa’s luxury real estate landscape. 1-267708 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:40:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment 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 Markets & Investment 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 Markets & Investment South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/emira-launches-voluntary-offer-for-octodec-shares-514270a Emira Property Fund (JSE: EMI) has opened a voluntary offer to shareholders of fellow listed REIT Octodec Investments Limited with the aim of increasing its shareholding in Octodec to 34.9%. This follows Emira’s successful acquisition of 20.17% of Octodec’s ordinary shares through a series of off-market transactions. 1-267336 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment South Africa