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March 13, 2025
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South Africa
PayProp South Africa

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?

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January 11, 2024
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South Africa
PayProp South Africa

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.

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May 9, 2024
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South Africa
PayProp South Africa

Millions more people will rent for life, say lenders

Renting to illegal immigrants could result in a fine or prison time. How can agents help to protect their clients?

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April 10, 2025
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South Africa
PayProp South Africa

Millions more people will rent for life, say lenders

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.

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June 8, 2023
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South Africa
PayProp South Africa

Millions more people will rent for life, say lenders

South Africa's interest rates hit their highest level in 14 years, sparking fears in the residential rental sector.

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December 7, 2023
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South Africa
PayProp South Africa

Millions more people will rent for life, say lenders

Short-term rental industry groups have called on the government to be cautious when regulating their sector.

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