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With limited land available for new development, this charming seaside village is poised to become the Cape's trendy hotspot.
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Nov 61 min read
Cape Town property market faces stock shortages, investors look elsewhere
Property investors in South Africa have been slowing down their portfolio expansions.
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Oct 72 min read
How big is South Africa's residential property market?
South Africa's residential property market reached a total value of R6.789 trillion, encompassing over 6.91 million properties.
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Oct 43 min read
Banks with the biggest share of the mortgage market in South Africa
South Africa's residential property market comprised 6.91 million properties, valued at R6.789 trillion, at the end of 2023.
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Aug 82 min read
Semigration driving property prices up in these scenic cape coastal towns
Western Cape coastal towns, especially those along the Garden Route, are facing a severe shortage of affordable housing due to semigration.
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Jul 183 min read
Rate relief on horizon as inflation eases, says Pam Golding
The Reserve Bank's monetary policy committee has maintained the repo rate at 8.25%. Four members preferred an unchanged stance, and two...
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Jul 82 min read
Cape Town vs Joburg vs the rest: How long it takes to sell your home
Nominal property sales prices have shown a consistent rise over the years. The average sales price increased from just under R150,000 in...
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Jun 142 min read
Property purchases in South Africa drop by 13% since 2018
Fewer young South Africans are buying houses than six years ago, according to property data from Lightstone research group Residential...
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May 102 min read
South Africa's property transfers slumped by 29% in 2023
A new report on residential property prices in South Africa, published by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) indicates that the annual...
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Apr 32 min read
Top property search areas for wealthy South Africans
The latest newsletter from Lightstone has identified the top five sought-after suburbs among affluent South Africans, based on property...
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Mar 82 min read
Semigrants from Gauteng hit a snag in Western Cape affluent areas
A marked rise in interest from upcountry buyers and overseas investors has significantly bolstered the sales and rental markets in...
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Mar 62 min read
South African house price inflation scenarios in 2024
Anticipated House Price Inflation (HPI) within South Africa's residential property market is projected to range from 1.8% to 3.5% in...
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Feb 233 min read
South Africa's property value hotspots
In the face of rising living costs, power outages, and economic challenges, there is a noticeable trend among home buyers, especially...
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Nov 293 min read
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Nov 283 min read
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