Is reverse semigration real? The market reality
Reverse semigration is making headlines, but Cape Town still leads while affordability pushes more young buyers to consider Johannesburg’s value
Residential Property & Developments
Rate cuts, real value: Winning in a shifting market
Rate cuts and fiscal relief are improving affordability, boosting buyer confidence, and creating early opportunities in South Africa’s housing market
Beachwood Estate redefines Coastal Luxury Living
Beachwood Coastal Estate brings premium Durban North living with beach access, golf, low-density design, and long-term coastal investment appeal
Hazel Oaks sets new benchmark for Constantia luxury
Hazel Oaks brings six luxury homes to Upper Constantia, offering secure, turnkey living and rare investment value in one of Cape Town’s top suburbs
Semigration 2.0: From lifestyle to strategy shift
Semigration is shifting from lifestyle to strategy as buyers chase infrastructure, jobs, schools, and long-term property value in South Africa.
Mixed-use neighbourhoods surge as lifestyle demand grows
Mixed-use neighbourhoods are surging as lifestyle demand grows, delivering strong price growth, solid yields and walkable live-work-play convenience
Student Housing: A smart property play for yield & growth
Student housing offers strong yields and long-term growth as South Africa’s 500,000-bed shortage drives demand for rentals near universities in 2026
Primary residence CGT exemption jumps to R3 million
Primary residence CGT exclusion rises to R3m from March 2026, cutting tax on home-sale gains and boosting equity for sellers, downsizers and movers alike
Entries open for the Reside Awards 2026
Entries open for the Reside Awards 2026, celebrating residential property excellence across 40+ categories, with winners announced at the Reside Summit on 21 May
Cost, safety & support drive SA back under one roof
Cost, safety and shared support are driving multi-generational living, boosting demand for homes with cottages, dual layouts and compliant conversions
How misused state property can fix housing and power growth
Misused state property could unlock housing and growth as a new State Property Company aims to professionalise assets and partner with private capital
Budget discipline and rate relief lift SA housing outlook
Budget discipline and easing inflation support rate relief, restoring buyer confidence and lifting South Africa’s housing market outlook for 2026
