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While the 90-day tariff pause offers a momentary respite, the broader implications of global trade policies on South Africa's property market remain complex.
In the twelve months ended 31 December 2024, the local investment property produced a total return of 11. 5%, which comprised an income return of 8. 4% and a positive capital growth of 3. 0%.
Joan Solms recently served as executive vice president of Standard Bank’s corporate and investment banking division, where she led the Western Cape real estate finance division until November last year.
Global trends were to keep rates unchanged. Only the Swiss National Bank (SNB) bucked the trend and lowered its interest rate once more.
Registering deeds electronically will enable the efficient registration of high volumes of deeds and documents, the introduction of security features, enhanced accuracy, nationwide access to deeds registration services, and faster turnaround times.
Inner-city property owners are caught in a precarious situation as they navigate the challenges posed by the Expropriation Act and the growing menace of hijack syndicates. With over 1,100 buildings hijacked in Johannesburg alone, these owners struggle to reclaim their properties while facing threats from criminal groups and government intervention aimed at repurposing abandoned buildings for affordable housing.
The Western Cape continues to be one of the most desirable provinces, claiming four of the top five positions for the most searched suburbs on remax. co. za.