Happy Friday, Real estate rockstars!

Welcome to another exhilarating edition of REI In-Focus, your weekly dose of real estate excitement! So, put on your property-savvy hat, grab your coffee, and let's dive into this week's buzz: Five Bullet Friday headlines that are sure to tickle your real estate senses:

1. READ - Rental Growth Roars Ahead: Hold onto your hats! Our latest report reveals rental growth hitting levels unseen since 2017.

2. WATCH - Sustainable Student Accommodation: Catch some golden nuggets from the RESIDE CONFERENCE.

3. READ - Cape Town CBD Resurgence: The heart of the Mother City is beating strong again! Discover the exciting revival in the residential property sector.

4. READ - Myths Debunked: Prepare to have your real estate beliefs shaken and stirred! We're here to bust 8 common misconceptions about home buying and property investment.

5. WATCH - Mauritius Exploration: Dreaming of turquoise waters and investment opportunities? Dive into the replay on working, living, investing, and residing in beautiful Mauritius. Check it out 

Deal of the Week

Drumroll, please! This week's hottest property deal is sizzling.
Don't miss out on this golden opportunity  Check it out. Enquire now  Here

Exclusive LIVE Events & Webinar Alerts:

• Join us on the Great Student Accommodation Investment Adventure MasterClass. Get schooled on building wealth through student accommodation with the incredible Retha van Rooyen. Be there on Saturday, 16 September from 08h00 - 15h00. Click here to book now

• Get ready for the Money Summit Property Forum! Claim your FREE tickets for the event happening on Thursday, 14 September, from 17h00 - 20h00 at Sandton Convention Centre. Register for FREE ticket here by using invite code REIguest.

• Mark your calendars for our REI Investment Webinar on 'Unveiling Profitable Real Estate Strategies with Purpose'. Next Thursday 31 August at 12h00 promises to be a game-changer. Secure your spot now! Click Here

Wishing you a weekend filled with inspired investing and unstoppable energy!

Cheers to your success

Neale Petersen
Founder & Editor-In-Chief
REI In-Focus Team

Rental growth roars ahead: Report reveals highest levels since 2017

Quarterly year-on-year rental growth continues to accelerate in South Africa, reaching its highest level since the final quarter of 2017. PayProp’s most recent Rental Index shows that rental growth reached 4.4% in both April and May, followed by 4.2% in June 2023. Click here to read more

Resurgence in Cape Town CBD: Residential Property sector on the rebound

Residential property put in a strong show in the Cape Town CBD in 2022 with an impressive line- up of cutting-edge developments dominating the property development scene in the city centre – and values and rentals also performing well post-Covid. Click here to read more

Debunking 8 common misconceptions about homebuying & property investment

I can’t afford to own my own home. I won’t qualify for a home loan. It requires tons of admin. It takes super long. These are some of the most common myths about home buying that are preventing many South Africans from securing their financial future by becoming homeowners. Click here to read more