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December 7, 2023

PayProp Insights South Africa

SARB stays the course on interest rates

The South African Reserve Bank again resolved to hold interest rates steady in its November meeting.

November 19, 2021

SA’s residential rental agents must make right choices, not wait for economic recovery

The rental industry has faced many challenges over the past 18 months – not least the job losses and financial pressure making it harder for tenants to pay their rent in full.

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PayProp Insights South Africa

SA businesses fear infrastructure failure in 2024

Despite not making the top 10 globally, infrastructure failure was the biggest threat identified by SA businesses, says Allianz.

December 20, 2021

Risk or reward: Investing in property for residential rental

Owning residential property for the purpose of letting is a popular addition to investment portfolios in South Africa since property almost always increases in value over time.

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December 5, 2024

PayProp Insights South Africa

Review, Rethink and Reignite your rental portfolio!

How do administrators at South Africa's leading rental agencies keep their portfolios thriving? Get Denise Janse van Vuuren’s top tips for 2025.

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November 12, 2024

PayProp Insights South Africa

Residential rental investment dips

The number of homes bought by investors has fallen for the first time in almost 20 years. How worried should agents be?

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