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PayProp Insights South Africa

May 8, 2025

Improvements still needed to get SA off the grey list

South Africa is closer to getting off the FATF grey list, but there is still more to do, says the Financial Intelligence Centre.

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November 12, 2024

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PayProp Insights South Africa

How you can stop a festive period arrears spike this year

New data shows that arrears are at a near-record low. How can rental agents stop them shooting back up over the Christmas period?

November 9, 2023

South Africa

PayProp Insights South Africa

How to price rentals for shifting interest rates

Interest rates seem to have peaked, but they’re still putting significant pressure on the property market, as new industry stats show. What effect are they having on tenants and buyers?

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September 12, 2024

South Africa

PayProp Insights South Africa

How rental agents can help defeat home hijackers

Residences are at risk of being taken over by criminals. How can rental agents work with homeowners to protect their vacant properties from becoming squats?

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July 11, 2024

South Africa

PayProp Insights South Africa

Housing market looks up as new government is formed

South Africa’s politicians have formed a Government of National Unity. Will that bring greater stability and growth to the housing market?

February 8, 2024

South Africa

PayProp Insights South Africa

Have your say on the Human Settlements White Paper

The government has published its new White Paper for Human Settlements, setting out its policy priorities for the housing sector. How can the industry help?