Hey REI Community
It’s Friday, and what a week it’s been!
From bold market moves and shifting investor strategies to two standout webinars and a live event in Durban the property world isn’t slowing down. And neither are we.
Big Story of the Week
SA Risks Losing US Market Access: Wake-Up Call or Opportunity?
South Africa is staring down the barrel of up to 40% US tariffs due to BRICS ties, trade policy friction, and diplomatic inaction.
Former WTO official Johann Human warns: “Pretoria must act, now.”
Failure to engage Washington could cost us jobs, exports, and investor confidence. This is a moment for strategic diplomacy and savvy investors should be watching the ripple effects closely.
Eyes on the Interest Rate
Next Friday’s MPC meeting could bring some relief, with analysts hoping for a 25bps rate cut. While SARB remains cautious, the property sector is eager for movement to unlock borrowing appetite.
Meanwhile in the US, Donald Trump is gunning for Fed Chair Jerome Powell, demanding deeper rate cuts. Buckle up, global markets are watching.
REItv Spotlight: Must-Watch Interview
Lightstone Goes Global
Find out how Lightstone became the first African PropTech firm to earn European AVM accreditation and what this means for data-driven investing in SA. Watch now on REItv
