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South Africa

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South Africa

Housing market looks up as new government is formed

South Africa’s politicians have formed a Government of National Unity. Will that bring greater stability and growth to the housing market?
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South Africa

PayProp Masterclass shows agents how to survive sales market storms with annuity rental income

PayProp’s Head of Sales André van Rooyen shares his top strategies for agents looking to build their managed rental books.
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South Africa

Would first time buyers be better off renting?

Growing numbers of millennials are disappointed after buying homes without doing all the proper research. Could renting become their preferred long-term option?
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South Africa

PPRA to stop fining returning agents

The PPRA will stop charging penalties to agents who leave the industry without giving proper notice.
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PayProp Insights South Africa
South Africa

Agents: beware of this subsidised housing scam

Find out how scammers are targeting people on low incomes – and how you can protect your tenants.
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South Africa

Rental growth falls for the first time since 2021

South Africa’s post-pandemic recovery in residential rental growth is over, but that doesn’t mean disaster for the industry.
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South Africa

What does a coalition-led country mean for the property industry?

The end of election uncertainty may be good news, but this year's biggest decisions could come from the SARB.
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South Africa

PPRA overhauls property industry training requirements

The industry regulator has made a big change to the qualification process that will affect all candidate property practitioners.