Boland’s golden triangle draws buyers to the Winelands
Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek are drawing families, expats, investors and retirees. Pam Golding’s Annien Borg on where the R4m–R8m bracket buys what — and what investors should weigh.
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Why older South Africans are heading for the KZN coast
South Africa’s 60-plus population is growing twice as fast as the rest, and KZN is drawing people from other provinces. Auria Senior Living’s Barry Kaganson on why the North Coast appeals.
Inside Balwin’s landmark R2.26bn GEPF-PIC deal
Balwin goes private in a R2.26bn deal with the GEPF and PIC: R4.35 a share for shareholders, founders reinvesting, and a plan to speed up a 30,000-home pipeline.
Buy-to-Let is back, but are new investors ready?
Buy-to-let is rebounding in South Africa, but new investors must master cash flow, leverage, vacancies, costs and tax before building a property portfolio
Cape Town homes sell faster and closer to asking price
Cape Town homes are selling faster and closer to asking prices than Johannesburg, highlighting stronger demand, liquidity and seller pricing power today.
Apartments and Townhouses drive SA’s new housing shift
Apartments and townhouses are reshaping South Africa’s housing market as buyers prioritise affordability, security, convenience and lower running costs.
Inside Joburg Buy-to-Let: Rental yields reach up to 16%
Johannesburg buy-to-let yields can reach 16% in parts of Sandton, with low vacancies and R2m-R4m opportunities across prime residential investment nodes
Don't take the keys yet: Early occupation risks surge
Early occupation can expose buyers and sellers to rising rent, transfer delays, insurance gaps and eviction risks before property registration is complete
Luxury property takes bigger slice of SA housing market
Luxury property is taking a bigger share of South Africa’s housing market as Western Cape demand and legal-entity purchases reshape investment activity
Gauteng's next property boom could be first-time buyers
Gauteng’s affordable housing and strong first-time buyer demand could drive its next property boom, with location, finance and fundamentals shaping success
Two generations are redefining SA's property market
Gen Z and older buyers are reshaping South Africa’s property market through co-buying, 100% bonds, sectional title homes and lifestyle estates nationwide
Balwin shareholders back R1.1bn deal to take developer private
Balwin shareholders back a R1.1bn deal to take the developer private, bringing the GEPF on board and paving the way for an October delisting from the JSE
