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Rental growth rebounds in Q1 2026 – but not everywhere

PayProp Insights South Africa

Rental growth rebounds in Q1 2026 – but not everywhere

The latest PayProp Rental Index revealed that rental growth is accelerating, but not every province is keeping up.

Record-low arrears at risk after interest rate rise

PayProp Insights South Africa

Record-low arrears at risk after interest rate rise

South Africa’s interest rate cutting cycle is over, putting more pressure on tenants.

Agents are getting pickier about PropTech – and embracing AI

PayProp Insights South Africa

Agents are getting pickier about PropTech – and embracing AI

Technology plays a central and growing role in agency operations, according to PayProp’s newest State of the Rental Industry survey report.

Managed rental growth: Plan A for profitability in 2026

PayProp Insights South Africa

Managed rental growth: Plan A for profitability in 2026

Rental agencies have a clear plan for growth in 2026: sign more landlords under fully managed contracts.

Cape Town tariff ruling could change housing affordability nationwide

City services could get more affordable for high-value properties while putting extra pressure on low-earning tenants’ monthly bills.

Agents should rethink tenant risk as debt pressure mounts – new affordability data

As consumers’ debt burden mounts, agents will need to take a longer-term view of tenant risk.

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