R1m buys less house as SA property prices lag inflation
Lightstone's ten-year study: freehold prices rose 41% and sectional title 29% against 59% inflation, yet R1m now buys a smaller home. Where it still stretches.
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Could you become SA’s next property developer?
ALSA's seven steps for property investors who want to become affordable-housing developers, from finding demand and land to feasibility, finance and scale.
SAPOA 2026 Awards celebrate property’s best
From landmark developments and municipal performance to journalism and lifetime achievement, SAPOA’s 2026 awards recognised the people and projects shaping SA property.
Two women lead Africa’s next Green Building chapter
GBCSA and IFC name Tshepiso Kobile and Refiner Anene winners of the 2026 Women in Green Building Competition, after ten finalists completed IFC EDGE training.
IOTY 2026: The finalists are in, who will take the title?
IOTY 2026 finalists emerge from nearly 200 entries, with winners to be crowned at The Maslow in Sandton on 19 September and a R100,000 main prize at stake.
Jacques Grove Maximising your Property Portfolio's Potential
Jacques Grove Maximising your Property Portfolio's Potential
From Inspection to Asset Value: The Shift Towards Connected Rental Asset Management
WeconnectU connects rental inspections, maintenance and financial reporting to protect asset value, reduce administration and strengthen investor relationships.
Innovation that moves Community Management forward
WeconnectU is reshaping Community Management with connected workflows, smarter collaboration and AI-ready systems that help teams work more efficiently
NEW RESEARCH: Where SA’s student housing money is going
New research shows where South Africa’s student housing money is going, revealing bed shortages, NSFAS funding gaps and overlooked TVET opportunities
Richard Quest to headline SAPOA's 60th Annual Convention
Richard Quest will headline SAPOA’s 60th Annual Convention, bringing global business insight to South Africa’s commercial property leaders and investors
Claire Johnston to headline SAPIN Women's Day celebration
Claire Johnston of Mango Groove headlines SAPIN's National Women's Day Event on 1 August 2026 at Bryanston Country Club, themed From Vision to Action
Forbes Global Properties enters South Africa
Forbes Global Properties launches in South Africa, linking the country’s finest luxury homes to affluent buyers through a global network spanning 35 countries
