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Average rent in South Africa crosses R9,000 mark for the first time

Average rent in South Africa crosses R9,000 mark for the first time

The average rent for property in South Africa for Q4 2024 was R9,051, according to the PayProp...
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South Africa’s housing crisis: where have all the quantity surveyors gone?

South Africa’s housing crisis: where have all the quantity surveyors gone?

The South African housing and property development sector is navigating a critical juncture,...
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Affordable housing close to you in Cape Town? Why Nimbyism is still rife

Affordable housing close to you in Cape Town? Why Nimbyism is still rife

Cape Town - Voted Time Out’s best city in the world, the reality is that for many Capetonians the...
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WATCH: Young tycoon splashes R2.2 million for a superhero stay at Cape Town’s Iron Man villa

In an extravagant display that has left netizens fascinated, a 22-year-old businessman who...
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Substantial capital investment needed to fulfil housing mandate - HDA

Substantial capital investment needed to fulfil housing mandate – HDA

The Housing Development Agency (HDA) says substantial capital investment is required to fulfil...
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Can a balanced budget stimulate South Africa's property sector? Expert weighs in

Can a balanced budget stimulate South Africa’s property sector? Expert weighs in

While there is no perfect budget, a property marketing expert is hoping for a balanced one to boost...
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The Table Bay Hotel closes for transformation: A new era begins

After nearly three decades of welcoming guests from around the world, Sun International’s...
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The Expropriation Act: A constitutionally mandated legal process to advance socio-economic development and land distribution

On June 19, 1913, black South Africans awoke to find themselves strangers in their own...
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Substantial capital investment needed to fulfil housing mandate - HDA

Substantial capital investment needed to fulfil housing mandate – HDA

The Housing Development Agency (HDA) is grappling with a daunting funding model that restricts its...
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South Africa’s housing crisis: flawed market design leaves millions in gap market stranded

South Africa’s housing crisis: flawed market design leaves millions in gap market stranded

A local alternative home financier has identified a critical market design flaw as the root cause...
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It’s not just about land availability but also location, as Housing Development Agency grapples with delivery

It’s not just about land availability but also location, as Housing Development Agency grapples with delivery

The Housing Development Agency (HDA) is grappling with a daunting funding model that restricts its...
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Words on wealth: Understanding your investment risk spectrum

If you ask an investment expert to define investment risk, he or she is likely to say: “The...
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South Africa’s property prices rise, barriers remain for first-time buyers

South Africa’s property prices rise, barriers remain for first-time buyers

In a clear sign of recovery within the South African housing market, the annual national...
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Local entrepreneur promotes change through community cleanup initiative

IN a remarkable demonstration of social responsibility and community empowerment, Eddie...
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Parklands homeowner gains hope after court evicts illegal occupier

Despite not having the enjoyment of a property he bought, a Parklands homeowner has hope to...
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Row erupts over blocked Camps Bay view

Cape Town - An Italian property mogul and her husband, supported by the Camps Bay and Clifton...
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How to leverage recent interest rate cuts to pay off your home loan faster

How to leverage recent interest rate cuts to pay off your home loan faster

South African consumers were relieved following the interest rate cut in January, now homeowners...
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Over 25% of South African farmland restored but productivity fails without skills, support

Over 25% of South African farmland restored but productivity fails without skills, support

In a significant milestone for land reform in South Africa, a recent report has revealed that...
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Constitutional Court reserves judgment in historic Tafelberg housing battle

Cape Town - In a significant month marking forced removals, the Constitutional Court has...
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Why now is the perfect time to ditch renting and buy your first home

Why now is the perfect time to ditch renting and buy your first home

With the recent cut of the interest rate, many people would be thinking of buying their own home...
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Expropriation and affordabilty: South African property ownership safe but still tough to get on ladder - experts

Expropriation and affordabilty: South African property ownership safe but still tough to get on ladder – experts

First-time home buyers have experienced a steeper increase in average home prices, with the average...
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Renting out your property? Here is a simple guide to find out if you are getting a good return on your investment

Renting out your property? Here is a simple guide to find out if you are getting a good return on your investment

Property expert Adrian Goslett argued that calculating your home’s potential to generate a profit...
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South African property market hit by growing divide between affordability and access

South African property market hit by growing divide between affordability and access

South Africa’s property market is at a crossroads, grappling with systemic challenges that are...
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Rising fuel costs squeeze incomes, make home loans harder in South Africa

Rising fuel costs squeeze incomes, make home loans harder in South Africa

The rise in fuel prices means there is less disposable income to cover bond repayments, utilities,...
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The impact of homeless evictions at the Castle of Good Hope

At the time of their eviction, the removal of homeless people who occupied the land outside...
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Ramaphosa's affordable housing plans unveiled in SONA 2025

Ramaphosa’s affordable housing plans unveiled in SONA 2025

President Cyril Ramaphosa stated that the government is committed to building more houses for South...
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SONA 2025: Give us clarity on the new Expropriation Act - South African property industry

SONA 2025: Give us clarity on the new Expropriation Act – South African property industry

The South African property industry is calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to address the anomaly...
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SONA 2025: President Ramaphosa, you have failed the poor, their homes are worthless assets!

SONA 2025: President Ramaphosa, you have failed the poor, their homes are worthless assets!

The affordable housing sector has lashed out at the President Cyril Ramaphosa-led government saying...
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Despite crowding, affordability issues, Western Cape still leads uptick in new residential developments

Despite crowding, affordability issues, Western Cape still leads uptick in new residential developments

New residential developments are anticipated to pick up, particularly in the Western Cape, which...
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Municipalities’ service delivery challenges: a direct threat to property values, says estate agency

Municipalities’ service delivery challenges: a direct threat to property values, says estate agency

The ability of municipalities to provide the required level of infrastructure and service delivery...
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South Africa's human settlements sector struggles with housing accessibility for the gap market, warns DHS

South Africa’s human settlements sector struggles with housing accessibility for the gap market, warns DHS

South Africa’s human settlements sector faces challenges with the housing accessibility...
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Municipalities’ service delivery challenges: a direct threat to property values, says Harcourts

Municipalities’ service delivery challenges: a direct threat to property values, says Harcourts

The ability of municipalities to provide the required level of infrastructure and service delivery...
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Property investment trends: Three hotspots that are attracting investors

Property investment trends: Three hotspots that are attracting investors

New property investment trends are growing in South Africa as investors are tapping into the...
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Smart Home Technology: The Must-Have Features for 2025 Buyers

The era of smart living has arrived, and it is transforming South Africa’s property market. As...
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Business as usual for the property market, despite expropriation noise

Business as usual for the property market, despite expropriation noise

It is business as usual for the property market, despite Expropriation Act of 2024 noise, says...
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Will SA become the next Zimbabwe with Expropriation Act? No!

Will SA become the next Zimbabwe with Expropriation Act? No!

The signing of the Expropriation Act into law has been one of the most topical subjects of 2025 so...
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Every cent counts, and the R156 saved on interest rates will help consumers... but not everyone thinks so

Every cent counts, and the R156 saved on interest rates will help consumers… but not everyone thinks so

Focusing solely on rate cuts to gauge the country’s economic trajectory is misleading, says Dr...
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Hiring activity trend: demand for these job roles is on the rise and decline

Hiring activity trend: demand for these job roles is on the rise and decline

There is a new trend in hiring activity which showed that there is a demand for Design, Media &...
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How Trump's policies could shape the South African property market

How Trump’s policies could shape the South African property market

The South African property market is one of the sectors that could see direct and indirect...
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