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
Residential
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
Western Cape sellers hold the upper hand as stock runs dry
Western Cape sellers hold the advantage as record-low housing stock, semigration and strong buyer demand create ideal conditions to achieve premium prices now
Johannesburg luxury market hits decade-high as buyers return
Johannesburg’s luxury market is booming as Hyde Park and Sandhurst attract affluent buyers seeking space, security, value and premium lifestyle living
Young South Africans are buying homes solo
Young South Africans are buying homes solo, with banks expanding zero-deposit loans as urban apartments and sectional-title living drive first-time ownership
Upper Long Street's revival sparks new investment wave
Upper Long Street's revival is driving major investment in Cape Town's CBD, fueled by new residential developments, improved safety and investor confidence
