SAPOA 2026 Awards celebrate property’s best
By Neale Petersen
From landmark developments and municipal performance to journalism and lifetime achievement, SAPOA’s 2026 awards recognised the people and projects shaping SA property.
News
Asset Management
Rental market splits as landlords cut asking prices
FindHomes data on 156,600 live rentals shows almost a quarter of Western Cape listings have cut asking rents, typically by 7.1%, as demand meets affordability.
Technology
AI is redrawing real estate’s investment map
JLL research presented at SAPOA shows AI is changing how firms use people and space, with data centres and industrial gaining and offices facing a quality divide.
Residential
Garden Route shifts from holiday homes to permanent living
More buyers are moving to the Garden Route for good. Pam Golding agents compare Mossel Bay, George, Wilderness, Knysna and Plettenberg Bay markets and prices.
Estate Agents
Exclusive or open mandate? What sellers need to know
Should you give one agent your home or several? Dr Andrew Golding explains how exclusive and open mandates affect pricing, marketing and accountability.
SA REITs defy equity sell-off as income growth surges
Iran shock raises pressure on SA households and property
REI honoured at SAPOA Journalism Awards 2026
Economists debate SA’s economic future at SAPOA
SAPOA readies new fight over municipal property charges
Ipic Properties buys 16 hotels in portfolio expansion
Burstone unlocks R4.5bn with new property fund platform
Western Cape rental growth surges to 9.7%
Steven Bartlett lists Cape Town mansion for R189 million
The energy decision that could change your property yield
Boland’s golden triangle draws buyers to the Winelands
5 costly mistakes to avoid before you get the keys
SARB hikes rates: What it means for property
Why older South Africans are heading for the KZN coast
Airbnb’s 15.5% fee shift: What hosts need to know
Two women lead Africa’s next Green Building chapter
When AI gets it wrong, who takes responsibility?
Jacques Coetzee crowned Investor of the Year 2026
Seeff urges SARB to hold rates steady
Growthpoint targets one-day leases with SmartLease
Five steps to control repeat Sectional Title disputes
Could you become South Africa’s next property developer?
Inside Balwin’s landmark R2.26bn GEPF-PIC deal
Attacq lifts dividend 17% as Waterfall pipeline expands
Six corridors redrawing Africa’s property map
Could PIE amendments give landlords faster relief?
BetterBond: Why the housing market still has room to run
Your rental property is a business. Run it like one
IOTY 2026: The finalists are in, who will take the title?
High court strikes down PPRA’s BEE certificate rule
Rental growth hits 5.2%, but inflation is catching up
SA consumers keep spending, but property pays the price
AI moves from hype to hard returns in property
Your short-let returns are exposed - Here’s how to hedge
Billions flow into Cape Town CBD as office demand builds
AI won’t win property’s data race - Intelligence will
Growthpoint lifts dividend 7.4% as Sasse bows out
Cape Town’s Property Boom: Who really benefits?
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Inside this issue
- The Big Readp. 20Africa's new cycle decoded: stop betting on potential
- Property Professionalsp. 32How eXp Realty is reinventing property agency
- Property Developmentp. 48Become a property developer, step by step
- Investor Intelligencep. 70Six steps to score any property deal
- Wealthp. 94Put your property equity to work smarter
- Student Accommodationp. 110Student housing numbers every investor must understand
- Renovationsp. 1367 steps to turn a fixer-upper into a performing rental
Investing
Residential
Why older South Africans are heading for the KZN coast
New Developments
R48bn pipeline powers KZN North Coast property growth
Commercial
CapeGate office hub signals northern surge shift Copy
REITs
SA REITs defy equity sell-off as income growth surges
Listed Property
Fortress surges on strong demand and low vacancies
Offshore
Buying Property Offshore? 5 things South Africans must know
Student
NEW RESEARCH: Where SA’s student housing money is going
Offices
Smarter offices are becoming a competitive advantage
Retail
Retail growth slows as consumers value engineer their spend
Industrial
Billions fuel Gqeberha's property market boom
Green Buildings
Green offices beat traditional buildings by 28% over 10 years
Mixed Use
Sandton Gate central powers Joburg’s mixed-use shift
Apartments & Flats
Umhlanga property launch sells 97 apartments in three hours
Hospitality
The Club Med effect: KZN’s coastal market inflection
Senior Living
Why older South Africans are heading for the KZN coast
Affordable Housing
Green affordable housing sets new inner-city benchmark
Luxury Residential
Cape Town Waterfront luxury sales hit record highs
Business Broking
Liquidations fall 23%, but property sector pressure persists
Multi Family
Octodec bets big on residential growth strategy
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Expert Insights
SAPOA 2026 Awards celebrate property’s best
Data & Reports
Asset ManagementRental market splits as landlords cut asking prices
FindHomes data on 156,600 live rentals shows almost a quarter of Western Cape listings have cut asking rents, typically by 7.1%, as demand meets affordability.
Asset ManagementWestern Cape rental growth surges to 9.7%
PayProp's Q2 2026 Rental Index: national rents rise 5.2% to a record R9,715, the Western Cape surges 9.7% to R12,561, and arrears edge up to 16.9%.
Research ReportsHouse Price Growth accelerates but peak Is near
South Africa’s house price growth hit 7.1%, led by the Western Cape, but rising inflation and global risks could slow momentum in 2026
Research ReportsCape Town rates shock: Check your property value now
Cape Town’s new GV2025 property valuations could raise municipal rates from July 2026, making it vital for homeowners to check and object if needed
Research ReportsOil surge triggers work and housing shift: 6 Scenarios & solutions
Rising fuel prices could reshape remote work, commuting, and housing demand, forcing South African metros to adapt through smarter property strategies
