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
Residential
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
Cape Town property booms as stock shortage drives sales
Cape Town property sales are surging as stock shortages fuel competition, faster deals and rising prices across prime suburbs and new developments
KZN South Coast set for property growth surge to 2030
KZN’s South Coast is poised for strong property growth to 2030 as semigration, affordability and lifestyle estates drive rising sales and long-term value
Property’s New Premium: Fundamentals, security and long-term value
South Africa’s 2026 residential market rewards fundamentals, security and reliable infrastructure, delivering long-term value for buyers and investors
Newinbosch Crowned world’s best sustainable development
Newinbosch wins world’s best sustainable development at the 2026 International Property Awards, setting global benchmarks with Africa’s first 6-Star precinct
South Africa’s Top 5 residential investment trends for 2026
Lower rates, stronger investor confidence and shifting buyer behaviour will shape South Africa’s top residential investment trends in 2026
Holiday home hotspots surge: Where to buy and what you’ll pay
Coastal homes grow 6.2% annually, outpacing inland markets. Tourism, semigration and lifestyle demand drive soaring prices. We unpack SA’s top hotspots, current prices and standout sales.
