99-Year Leases over Agricultural Land
Category Property Market News
The use of 99-year leases for agricultural land has become increasingly significant in South Africa.
Potential Impact of Lower Interest Rates on the South African Housing Market
Category Property Market News
The South African residential property market has faced challenges throughout 2023 and 2024, primarily due to the impact of interest rates at a 15-year high.
South African Residential Rental Market Analysis - Payprop Rental Index Q1 2024
Category Property Market News
Residential rental growth in South Africa entered a period of sustained year-on-year decreases in recent months – slowing to 4.2% (January), 3.8% (February)
Atlantic Seaboard & City Bowl vs Cape Winelands – Which is the most valuable property market?
Category Property Market News
The Cape Winelands have always been somewhat overshadowed by these more established or affluent areas when it comes to property.
Residential Property Price Growth Rate - Tale of 2 Cities - Johannesburg and Cape Town
Category Property Market News
The latest Lightstone Residential Property Indices Report highlights the significant disparities in residential property price growth rates among South Africa's
Disposable Income On The Rise For South African Residential Tenants
Category Property Market News
Despite high interest rates and inflation, South African tenants find themselves in a better financial position compared to the end of 2022.
2024 House Price Inflation: Lightstone Forecast between 1.8% and 3.5%
Category Property Market News
House Price Inflation (HPI) in South Africa's residential property market in 2024 should average out at between a low of 1.8% and a high of 3.5%.
BREAKING NEWS: Reserve Bank Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged At 8.25% - Prime Rate Remains 11.75%
Category Property Market News
The South African Reserve Bank met earlier this afternoon and we are pleased to advise that the repo rate was left unchanged at 8.25%
Western Cape Increases Share Of SA Property Market To 27% & Gauteng Drops From 43% to 39%
Category Property Market News
A weak South African economy and high interest rates impacted on the South African residential property market
BREAKING NEWS: Interest Rates Kept Unchanged by SA Reserve Bank - Prime Rate Remains 11.75%
Category Property Market News
The South African Reserve Bank's (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Thursday, 21 September voted to keep interest rates on hold.