House 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 Reports
Cape 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
Oil 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
From Data to deals: The new property currency
AI-powered valuations and 30 years of property data give agents pricing power as Western Cape demand, bond trends and buyer age shifts reshape deals
Rising Tenant Risk Amid Strong Rental Growth
Economic stability and confidence are fueling South Africa’s property recovery, strengthening leasing, investment, and long-term sector resilience
Bloemhof Blooms: Town of the year backed by Lightstone data
Bloemhof wins 2025’s Dorp van die Jaar for unity and renewal. Lightstone data shows how heart, pride, and social cohesion may drive future property growth
Inside Estate Living: SA’s fastest-growing Property Trend
Estate homes quadrupled since 2003, offering stable growth, top-tier security, and lifestyle value...South Africa’s new benchmark in modern living
SA Green Building Costs & Trends: 4th Edition makes the case
Green building South Africa: costs fall to 2.40% premium as 4th edition study links certification to operational gains, resilience and stronger investment returns
Cape Town CBD surge: Investor confidence, jobs, new builds
Cape Town CBD sees R9.03bn in new builds, rising investor confidence, job growth, and surging retail—proving its place as SA’s top city centre
SA Property market at risk: Overpricing tops 2025 concerns
Overpricing tops SA property risks in 2025 as 88% of agents face inflated listings, hitting trust and market integrity, MyProperty Index shows
Soweto dominates township big three as Khayelitsha trails behind
Soweto leads SA’s top townships in income and property values, while Khayelitsha grows fastest but lags in wealth, with Umlazi showing steady middle ground
Future-Proofing Property Development with Geospatial Intelligence
AfriGIS’ Trade Area Analysis uses geospatial intelligence and real-time data to help property developers reduce risk, boost returns, and future-proof projects
