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Why multifamily properties are shaping the future of South Africa's real estate market

Multifamily offering has gained momentum, buoyed by the increasing demand for quality affordable, centrally located and well-managed rental housing. Institutional investors are taking note.

Business Property
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Unlocking additional income: how your home can help during tough times

Discover how to turn your property into a financial asset. With relevant insights from industry experts, learn the various ways your home can generate additional income, especially in challenging times.

Business Property
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Exploring the surge of co-living spaces and micro-apartments in South Africa's major cities

This article explores the rise of co-living and micro-apartments in South Africa, examining their potential as a response to the country's housing crisis and economic struggles.

Business Property
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Surge in rental demand: South Africa's property market hits highest levels since 2018

The ‘rental’ asset class is said to be growing nationally.

Property Residential
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Affordability crisis: navigating South Africa's property challenges for future growth

Issues related to municipal service delivery and unstable local government administration have affected property values and investor confidence.

Property Residential
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Watch VideoCrisis: Young South Africans can't afford homes as first-time buyer age soars to 37

If affordability challenges persist and younger buyers are locked out of the property market, the country risks increased pressure on rental markets, less long-term wealth generation among youth and potentially a shrinking base of future homeowners.

Property Residential
Given Majola|Updated

South Africans need more than just improved salaries to get onto the property ladder

Many South Africans are adopting a wait-and-see attitude in an uncertain environment, with multiple headwinds. This means salary earners might opt to be conservative and keep on renting as opposed to buying a property,

Property Residential
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A VAT increase could transform South Africans into lifelong renters, change property market

The recent VAT increase in South Africa's 2025 Budget may reshape the property market, influencing buyer affordability and rental demand.

Property Residential
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Rising rental prices in Cape Town's northern suburbs amid economic challenges

The rental market in Bellville, Durbanville, and Parow is thriving, driven by increased demand and a slight VAT increase, according to property experts.

Cape Argus News
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