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PayProp Insights South Africa

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August 8, 2024
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South Africa
PayProp Insights South Africa

Will the government get behind micro-developers?

Small-scale micro-developers have brought much-needed affordable rental housing to South Africa’s townships. Now they’re asking for more institutional backing.

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March 13, 2025
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South Africa
PayProp Insights South Africa

Will strong rental growth continue in 2025?

After the strongest quarter of rental growth since 2017, average rents in South Africa passed R9 000 in Q4 2024. Can that continue this year?

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January 11, 2024
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South Africa
PayProp Insights South Africa

Will migration reshape residential rental markets in 2024?

South Africans have been on the move, say property experts – with major impacts on local real estate markets in Gauteng and the Western Cape especially.

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May 9, 2024
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South Africa
PayProp Insights South Africa

Will landlords be locked up for renting to undocumented migrants?

Renting to illegal immigrants could result in a fine or prison time. How can agents help to protect their clients?

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April 10, 2025
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South Africa
PayProp Insights South Africa

Will growing homebuyer confidence slow down the rental market?

Are South Africa’s tenants about to leave the rental market and enter the buyers’ market? A new survey from Absa suggests homebuyer confidence is growing.

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December 7, 2023
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South Africa
PayProp Insights South Africa

Will SA overregulate short-term rentals?

Short-term rental industry groups have called on the government to be cautious when regulating their sector.

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