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While most parts of the country face tightening markets, the quieter and comparably more affordable suburbs in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal seem to be continuing to attract buyers who are seeking out better lifestyles at more affordable prices...

Cape Town suburbs, including Plumstead, Tokai, Lakeside, and Kirstenhof, experience high demand due to migration trends and affordability. Coastal areas like Port Alfred, Kleinemonde, and Bathurst also attract buyers seeking affordable destinations...

The towns of the Western Cape remain among the most popular with buyers looking for a rural lifestyle. Whilst many foreign buyers are being drawn to Camps Bay for its prime location, luxury properties and value for money...

Landlords want to hold on to good tenants, and real estate agents have all sorts of ways of vetting whether you are one – or not. Here are five tips that will help you rate as a top tenant...

Darling Green Country Estate, located in the picturesque and peaceful town of Darling is a tranquil destination offering an idyllic lifestyle...

For those who can afford it – now is a great time to enter the property market. Depending on the province, the scales of demand and supply are slowly starting to tip towards buyers’ favour...

Breaking News! The South African Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee has raised the repo rate by a further 50 basis points to 8.25%, leaving the prime lending rate at 11.75% – the highest it has been since 2009...

As a follow up to this year’s Africa Wealth Report, the South African wealth intelligence firm New World Wealth have reviewed the top golf courses in South Africa for 2023...

Discover Zeeland Pier, a high-end apartment complex located in the heart of Cape Town, is set to be completed by the end of 2024. With 58 stylish apartments, this development showcases ultra-modern interiors with subtle maritime influences that pay homage to the area's rich history, including Heerengracht Street...

The last 12 – 18 months has proved a significantly challenging economic environment world-wide, and while it is easy to highlight the flaws within South Africa, it is a country that provides a huge amount of business and investment opportunity...

Social capital has built the global property industry; connections are everything in real estate because it’s all about people and community...

When buying, renting, or selling, clients are often met with an assortment of new phrases related to the property industry. It is important for clients to familiarise themselves with these terms to avoid running into trouble later...

Here is how business owners who are in the process of buying and registering a commercial property can expedite some of the delays they might be experiencing at the Deeds office...

With semigration as a driver, demand for office and retail space in Cape Town has surged during the past year, reaching pre-pandemic levels in certain areas...

SARB's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) raised the interest rates by 50 basis points at their last meeting to the dismay of many South Africans and might be poised to deliver yet another interest rate hike at the upcoming meeting this week...

Plettenberg Bay has always been popular and everyone, including the country’s wealthiest, have long coveted a second home in the scenic seaside town, However since 2020, the market there has been on fire and there have been three consecutive bumper years which was largely driven by semigration...

With the commercial real estate market so competitive, the investments landlords make in technology is becoming a key criteria for prospective tenants comparing rental spaces. Buildings that offer cost-saving technology and enhanced security will have the edge...

The South African property market is constantly evolving, and it's difficult to predict the future with certainty. However, there are some trends and factors that could shape the property market in the next 5-10 years, along with some opportunities and challenges that may arise...

Given the severity of loadshedding, the most popular ‘green’ feature buyers are currently looking for is solar...

The R352m project commences this month (May 2023) and will introduce new retail choices, a revamped food court, improved shopper flows and better access to the centre – all with a refreshed, contemporary look across the mall...