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August 14, 2023

Millions more people will rent for life, say lenders

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

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Millions more people will rent for life, say lenders

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

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Millions more people will rent for life, say lenders

Small-scale micro-developers have brought much-needed affordable rental housing to South Africa’s townships. Now they’re asking for more institutional backing.

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July 19, 2023

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Millions more people will rent for life, say lenders

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

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Millions more people will rent for life, say lenders

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

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Millions more people will rent for life, say lenders

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.