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What we are watching this week The second half of 2026 is beginning to reveal some important shifts in South Africa's property market.
While higher interest rates and global uncertainty remain headwinds, we're also seeing encouraging signs of resilience. Banks continue competing aggressively for quality borrowers, buyer confidence is improving in several sectors, and opportunities continue to emerge for investors who are prepared, informed and willing to act. This week we're focusing on three themes: 1. Markets are rewarding preparation The best opportunities rarely arrive with perfect certainty.This week we're watching: - Western Cape housing shortages continue supporting seller confidence.
- Johannesburg's luxury market is enjoying its strongest activity in almost a decade.
- Better financing options are helping homeowners overcome the "bond-locked" mindset.
- Banks continue competing aggressively for quality home loan clients.
2. Where smart investors are looking Several themes continue to stand out.Investors should keep a close eye on: - Affordable housing and urban regeneration.
- Student accommodation.
- Short-term rentals and Airbnb.
- Mixed-use developments.
- Secondary coastal towns attracting semigration.
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