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.
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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
Rising Tenant Risk Amid Strong Rental Growth
Economic stability and confidence are fueling South Africa’s property recovery, strengthening leasing, investment, and long-term sector resilience
Bloemhof Blooms: Town of the year backed by Lightstone data
Bloemhof wins 2025’s Dorp van die Jaar for unity and renewal. Lightstone data shows how heart, pride, and social cohesion may drive future property growth
Inside Estate Living: SA’s fastest-growing Property Trend
Estate homes quadrupled since 2003, offering stable growth, top-tier security, and lifestyle value...South Africa’s new benchmark in modern living
SA Green Building Costs & Trends: 4th Edition makes the case
Green building South Africa: costs fall to 2.40% premium as 4th edition study links certification to operational gains, resilience and stronger investment returns
