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Explore the factors driving uMhlanga and Ballito's rise as prime investment hotspots for high-net-worth individuals, as they challenge the Cape Winelands' status as South Africa's leading luxury living destination.
Anant Singh, a Durban businessman and filmmaker, discusses the ongoing challenges in establishing eThekwini Film City, a project aimed at boosting the local economy and creating jobs, amidst claims of municipal sabotage.
Thinking of buying a home? Don’t fall into the trap of overlooking the hidden costs!
With property prices rising and logistical challenges in the Western Cape, many South Africans are thinking about returning to Johannesburg, where the housing market is more accessible and job opportunities are plentiful.
Amid rising property costs and infrastructure challenges in Cape Town, a growing number of semigrants are reconsidering their moves and eyeing Johannesburg's budding property market.
A shocking TikTok story reveals how a Ghanaian homeowner discovered her family residence had turned into a nightclub, prompting outrage and viral reactions.
South Africa's largest REIT, Growthpoint Properties, delivers robust half-year results with a 3. 9% increase in distributable income, driven by strong performance in logistics and the V&A Waterfront. Strategic asset repositioning and focus on high-growth sectors signal positive outlook amid improving market conditions.
South Africa’s Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) sector is showing signs of resilience amid a turbulent global backdrop, posting a 1. 2% recovery in February after a shaky start to the year,
South Africa's proposed 2% VAT increase could significantly impact property buyers, particularly those purchasing new homes. Learn how this tax adjustment might affect property costs, from purchase prices to associated services, and what it means for the real estate market.
Rural property development in South Africa faces a myriad of challenges. Inadequate infrastructure and limited financing significantly deter investment.
The Budget was postponed because of a controversial 2% VAT increase. With Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana set to give the speech next week, property experts say a VAT increase would hit hard.
In 1994 the average house price was R150 000. Today the average house price in the country has exceeded R1. 6m, and it is getting tougher to own a home
Real estate often acts as a hedge against inflation, as property prices have the potential to rise.
The proposed change in VAT will shake up the property market significantly.
The portfolio achieved an average rental rate increase of 4. 1% year-on-year.
It appears JSE-listed offshore property stocks have a reasonable margin of safety built into their valuations in relation to their promising prospects.
A balanced budget would involve addressing economic growth which starts by stabilising debt to GDP ratio, investment into infrastructure and the recovery plan for Transnet with regards to the country’s freight and ports.
To ensure more private sector investment, policies need to change including those related to evictions and foreclosures - expert
Commenting on the progress made in the human settlements sector, the HDA said while the sector has made progressive strides, growth remains uneven, with significant challenges in urban areas due to rapid migration.
As South Africa's residential property market shows signs of recovery with house prices rising, experts warn that affordability challenges remain, particularly for first-time buyers. Discover how economic factors are influencing the housing landscape and what options are available to new entrants seeking homeownership.
A new report shows that in just over 30 years of democracy a quarter of white-owned farmland was restored or redistributed to black South Africans
Financial mismanagement, reckless spending, and pressure from family and friendscan turn a life-changing lottery win into a financial nightmare.
Business experts and economists said the investments were indicative of the City’s potential and could have been much bigger.
First-time buyers are not only facing steeper home prices but banks have also been obliged to adopt a more conservative stance towards credit provision - however despite the expropriation act, ownership still safe.
In his SoNA 2025, President Cyril Ramaphosa said they will set up a transformation fund worth R20 billion a year over the next five years to fund black-owned and small business enterprises.