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August 14, 2025

Interest rates down again, but will it move the rental market?

The South African Reserve Bank has cut the prime rate to 10.5%, the lowest it has been since November 2022. What effect will that have on rentals?

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February 8, 2024

South Africa

PayProp Insights South Africa

PayProp Rental Index – Tenant finances hold up despite inflation threat

Data from the upcoming rental index shows arrears have fallen to their lowest level on record.

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July 11, 2024

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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August 14, 2023

South Africa

Payprop insights

Women winning in real estate industry

This Women’s Month, what is the state of play for women in real estate? We look at the numbers and ask what more can be done.

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August 8, 2024

South Africa

PayProp Insights South Africa

Women dominating rental market – how should agents adapt?

Women are now the main decision makers in South Africa’s property market. What does that mean for agents and investors?

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August 8, 2024

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.