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Young South Africans go it alone in the property market
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (840+ words) Young South Africans are increasingly choosing to purchase homes on their own, signalling a profound shift in how the country’s newest generation of homeowners approaches both property ownership and adulthood itself. Rather than waiting for marriage, children or other traditional…...
SA's young homebuyers are ‘going it alone’
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (844+ words) Young South Africans are increasingly choosing to purchase homes on their own, signalling a profound shift in how the country’s newest generation of homeowners approaches both property ownership and adulthood itself. Rather than waiting for marriage, children or other traditional…...
DA questions Emfuleni's ABSA Building lease agreement
1+ week, 1+ day ago (10+ words) DA questions Emfuleni’s ABSA Building lease agreement The Citizen...
Why buyers ghost properties
1+ week, 3+ day ago (337+ words) Buyer silence is not always a sign of lost interest. In many cases, it points to growing caution, tighter budgets and the pressure of making the right property choice. There’s nothing more frustrating for sellers than a buyer who seems…...
Cape Town’s luxury property prices spike
1+ week, 4+ day ago (563+ words) Average selling prices for Cape Town’s luxury suburbs such as Constantia Upper and Bishopscourt have spiked to R26m and R30m, respectively, despite a broad market slowdown, says Francois Venter, Seeff’s lead agent for these areas. These price spikes are particularly evident across…...
How estate agents can thrive in a slower market
1+ week, 6+ day ago (229+ words) Market slowdowns can test even the most experienced professionals, but financial preparation can help estate agents maintain stability and long-term success. With interest rate hikes and market activity likely to adjust, many real estate professionals may face longer sales cycles…...
New property rates increase sparks affordability concerns
2+ week, 5+ day ago (839+ words) The Tshwane Metro has defended its decision to implement a 5% property rate increase for the 2026/27 financial year, saying the adjustment is necessary to maintain infrastructure and ensure the municipality remains financially sustainable. However, opposition parties have criticised the increase, arguing…...
No approval, no building – metro comments on building process
3+ week, 2+ day ago (457+ words) Residents planning to build, renovate or extend their properties have been urged to ensure their building plans are approved before construction begins. The Tshwane metro warned that failure to follow the correct application process could result in delays, additional costs…...
How to reduce your monthly housing costs
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (367+ words) With inflation, municipal bills, and other household expenses on the rise, many South Africans are looking for ways to make homeownership more affordable. According to Adrian Goslett, CEO and regional director of REMAX Southern Africa, reducing monthly housing costs often…...
Commercial property costs in KwaDukuza outpace Stellenbosch and Mbombela
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (311+ words) KwaDukuza remains one of South Africa’s more expensive municipalities for commercial property development, despite continuing to rank among the country’s fastest-growing economic hubs. This is according to the Competitiveness of the KwaDukuza Commercial Property Sector 2026 report, commissioned by the iLembe…...