Black women drive 146% surge in SA property investors
Lightstone research shows Black women drove 146% growth in SA's private property investors over a decade, as the investor base grew 22% to over 140,000.
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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.
Free download: SA Student Accommodation Monitor 2026
Download My Student House's free SA Student Accommodation Monitor 2026: demand, supply, NSFAS funding, returns and risk in student housing, in one report.
Budget relief won't fix SA's homeownership crisis
Lightstone warns fuel relief eases pressure but won't fix homeownership: first-time buyer deals fell up to 31% since 2021 and young buyers are losing ground.
SA House Prices hit 8.2%, but is the peak near?
SA house prices rose 8.2% in May, but John Loos sees signs of a slowdown. See which markets are still rising and where momentum is starting to fade.
Rental market splits as landlords cut asking prices
FindHomes data on 156,600 live rentals shows almost a quarter of Western Cape listings have cut asking rents, typically by 7.1%, as demand meets affordability.
Western Cape rental growth surges to 9.7%
PayProp's Q2 2026 Rental Index: national rents rise 5.2% to a record R9,715, the Western Cape surges 9.7% to R12,561, and arrears edge up to 16.9%.
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
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
SA REITs surge as market cap breaks R350 billion
SA REITs returned 8.1% in February as market cap topped R350bn, with institutional inflows, earnings recovery and distribution growth driving momentum
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
