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PayProp Insights South Africa

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May 9, 2024

South Africa

PayProp Insights South Africa

Is SA on the edge of a property market upswing?

Property experts are seeing signs of an uptick – but could high interest rates prevent a real estate recovery?

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February 13, 2025

South Africa

PayProp Insights South Africa

Interest rate cuts in 2025 – one and done?

The South African Reserve Bank cut the prime rate by 0.25% in January. But economists now say there’s not much chance of further cuts in 2025.

May 8, 2025

South Africa

PayProp Insights South Africa

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

South Africa

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?