Rental agencies have a clear plan for growth in 2026: sign more landlords under fully managed contracts.
City services could get more affordable for high-value properties while putting extra pressure on low-earning tenants’ monthly bills.
As consumers’ debt burden mounts, agents will need to take a longer-term view of tenant risk.
Our latest State of the Rental Industry survey reveals that rental agencies are increasingly looking beyond traditional commission when pricing their services.
Estate agents report that housing demand is shifting away from the coast and back towards inland provinces, especially Gauteng.
Rental agencies’ arrears risk may rise after the South African Reserve Bank held rates steady in March.