
2026 set to mark peak in House Price Growth
John Loos forecasts 2026 as the peak in SA house price growth at 6.0%, with modest rate cuts supporting demand and oil risks threatening inflation

John Loos forecasts 2026 as the peak in SA house price growth at 6.0%, with modest rate cuts supporting demand and oil risks threatening inflation

Budget 2026 eased tax pressure and lifted confidence, but Dawie Roodt says growth depends on policy reform, investment and functional municipal delivery

SA’s economy shows real recovery signs as rates ease and tourism rebounds, but construction and municipal failures still threaten housing supply

SONA signals renewed confidence for SA property as infrastructure investment, municipal reform and stability support growth and investor activity

Investor of the Year 2026 invites SA’s top property investors to gain national recognition for performance, impact and credibility beyond marketing hype

Inner-city explosions expose Johannesburg’s infrastructure crisis as JPOMA warns deferred maintenance and mismanagement now pose serious public safety risks

Industry calls for urgent NHBRC reform as dysfunction drives up housing costs, delays projects and weakens consumer protection across South Africa

Waterfall City is named Best Masterplan Africa 2025–2026, reinforcing its status as a world-class mixed-use smart city and urban benchmark

Cape Town’s property boom is structurally driven by governance, infrastructure and global demand, with CBD growth and rising rentals signalling 12–24 months more momentum

SARB holds the repo rate at 6.75%. Industry expects cuts later in 2026 as inflation eases, boosting affordability, property demand and confidence

Fixing local government in South Africa starts by admitting the system is broken and prioritising execution, capability and fewer, stronger municipalities

South Africa offers the world’s best-value luxury property, with coastal homes up to 50% cheaper than Europe, strong yields, and rising foreign demand