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July 19, 2023

South Africa

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Will semigration reshape provincial rental markets?

Semigration has been a key trend in the rental market since the pandemic. How is it affecting provincial markets?

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March 13, 2025

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?

January 11, 2024

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.

May 9, 2024

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?

April 10, 2025

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.