14 Offers, one property: What is a home really worth?
Fourteen offers on one home reveal how strategic pricing, buyer competition and deal certainty help sellers discover true market value in South Africa
Residential
Gauteng’s luxury estates win over high end buyers
Gauteng estates make up just 16.7% of property sales but generate 28.6% of transaction value, as wealthy buyers pay a premium for security and lifestyle
Newlands penthouse smashes Southern Suburbs record at R15.9m
A R15.9 million penthouse sale at The Marlow on Mill sets a new Southern Suburbs record, as investors drive nearly R350 million in Newlands apartment sales
Why Yzerfontein is becoming the Camps Bay of the West Coast
Yzerfontein's median property price has climbed above R3 million, as affluent local and international buyers drive demand for this West Coast gem's rise
Essential workers priced out of the communities they serve
South Africa needs up to three million more homes as teachers, nurses and police officers are priced out of the communities they serve, experts warn
South African homebuyers are changing fast
South African homebuyers are older, more diverse and buying differently as affordability, low housing supply and lifestyle priorities reshape demand today
Seniors now own 40% of SA's high-value homes
New data shows South Africans over 60 own nearly 40% of homes valued above R500,000, as many retirees stay put rather than downsizing into retirement villages
7 ways smart property investors read the market
Smart property investors use data on demand, prices, migration, rental trends and housing supply to spot opportunities and avoid costly buying mistakes
Bryanston Country Estate: Flexible living meets smarter investing
Bryanston Country Estate combines premium estate living with a smart investor-focused model, offering dual-tenancy apartments and gross yields of up to 11.5%
Foreign buyers drive luxury home sales to record highs
New Lightstone data reveals foreign buyers now drive 39% of South African home sales above R20 million, fuelled by lifestyle, value and exchange rate appeal
Estate vs Non-Estate: Where investors find better value
Estate homes on the KZN North Coast command premiums of up to 64%. Discover what buyers should check before paying more for estate living
The Best Time to Buy? Affordable homes and serious sellers align
First-time buyers have more choice as motivated sellers, affordable homes and competitive lending create one of South Africa’s strongest buying opportunities today
