Property Deposit Fraud: The risk every homebuyer must know
SABRIC recorded R595.9m in home and mortgage loan fraud losses in 2025. Buyer’s Trust CEO Jackie Smith explains how to verify banking details before paying a property deposit.
Investing & Finance
SA’s changing Wealth Map: 7 financial moves before relocating
Cape Town’s wealthy population grew 33% in a decade. Citadel’s Leonard Weeks sets out seven financial moves for families semigrating to the Cape, Winelands or Whale Coast.
Iran shock raises pressure on SA households and property
SA household finances held up in Q2, but economist John Loos warns higher fuel prices, inflation and interest rates could raise mortgage stress and arrears in H2 2026.
Economists debate SA’s economic future at SAPOA
At SAPOA’s 60th Annual Convention, Annabel Bishop, Dawie Roodt, Duma Gqubule and Adrian Saville debated growth, infrastructure, jobs and what comes next for property.
5 costly mistakes to avoid before you get the keys
Signing the OTP is where buying a home starts, not ends. Buyers Trust CEO Jackie Smith on five mistakes to avoid before transfer — from idle deposits to budgeting only for the bond.
SARB hikes rates: What it means for property
The repo rate rises 25 basis points to 7.25%, taking prime to 10.75%. ooba, Pam Golding, BetterBond and Seeff on what it means for buyers, homeowners and investors — plus what the hike costs on a home loan.
Seeff urges SARB to hold rates steady
Ahead of Wednesday's MPC decision, Seeff Property Group chairman Samuel Seeff argues another 25-basis-point hike would raise repayments and slow property activity without touching oil-driven inflation.
BetterBond: Why the housing market still has room to run
BetterBond’s September report points to stronger home loan approvals, lower deposits and improving affordability as South Africa’s housing recovery continues.
SA consumers keep spending, but property pays the price
South African consumers keep spending, but falling savings could weaken homeownership, residential investment and long-term property wealth, warns John Loos.
Your rental property is a business. Run it like one
Your rental property is a business. Sustainable returns depend on the right price, reliable tenants, controlled costs, maintenance and healthy cash flow.
Cape Town’s Property Boom: Who really benefits?
Cape Town’s property boom rewards owners with strong growth, but rising prices and rents deepen affordability pressure for tenants and aspiring buyers
Does prequalification give homebuyers the edge?
Home loan prequalification helps buyers understand affordability, strengthen offers and spot credit issues early, but it does not guarantee bond approval.
