SARB Holds Interest Rates at 7.5% - A Missed Opportunity for Economic Growth
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has opted to keep the repo rate at 7.5%, with the prime lending rate remaining at 11%
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Budget Speech 2025/6 Breakdown: A Mixed Impact on South Africa's Property Market and Economy
South Africa’s budget for 2025/6, tabled by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, revealed a delicate balance between fiscal responsibility and the needs of a country grappling with economic strain
South Africa faces 2,2 million housing shortage: Property expert urges urgent policy overhaul to tackle the ‘Gap Market’ crisis
South Africa is currently grappling with a severe housing crisis, with a backlog of over 2.2 million homes
South Africa’s 2025 Property Market: Will the upswing last?
South Africa’s residential property market is showing signs of recovery after a tough year, driven by several key factors.
SA REIT sector set for growth in 2025 amid improved sentiment and property fundamentals
The South African Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) sector is on track for impressive growth in 2025, propelled by rising investor sentiment, improving property
Finding the Money to Change South Africa’s Trajectory: A Look Ahead to the 2025 Budget
With South Africa's 2025 National Budget delayed until 13 March, the nation's fiscal challenges remain a primary focus as analysts and economists look to the year ahead
FREE SA Responds to the 2025 State of the Nation Address: More Promises, No Real Reform
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA) has once again reinforced a troubling reality
Familiar challenges likely to feature in SONA 2025 - can the president deliver?
South Africans will be watching this week’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) to see if government’s long-promised structural reforms will finally be fast-tracked to drive much needed economic growth
FREE SA’S Message: GNU’s Maiden SONA a chance to mend fractures, backtrack on disastrous Expropriation Act
Free SA, the Foundation for the Rights of Expression and Equality, has written to President Cyril Ramaphosa today to urge him to repeal this harmful legislation
How Trump’s Presidency could impact the local property market: A new view on global influence
Trump’s remarks on land expropriation led to a decline in the rand, influencing market sentiment and economic stability.
Positive start to 2025: Reserve Bank cuts Interest Rates by 25bps, Prime Rate now 11%
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How a rate cut could revitalise SA's Property Market
Explore how a rate cut could boost South Africa’s property market by improving affordability, spurring investment, and driving up property valuations.
