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March 14, 2024
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South Africa
PayProp South Africa

Millions more people will rent for life, say lenders

Rental investors make up a record share of housing finance applications, according to industry insiders.

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September 14, 2023
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South Africa
PayProp South Africa

Millions more people will rent for life, say lenders

The South African Reserve Bank will make its next interest rate decision on 21 September, and forecasters are divided on where they will go next.

Annual rental growth in South Africa was at its highest for almost eight years in Q1, according to the latest PayProp Rental Index.
June 12, 2025
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South Africa
PayProp South Africa

Millions more people will rent for life, say lenders

Annual rental growth in South Africa was at its highest for almost eight years in Q1, according to the latest PayProp Rental Index.

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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

People are using fake rental listings to scam prospective tenants. How can you protect your business?

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October 5, 2023
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South Africa
PayProp South Africa

Millions more people will rent for life, say lenders

The percentage of South African tenants in arrears rose to 18.4% in Q2, the highest percentage recorded since the end of 2021.

The cover of the PayProp Rental Index Annual Market Report
March 14, 2024
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South Africa
PayProp South Africa

Millions more people will rent for life, say lenders

Average rents in South Africa grew 4.6% in Q4 2023, according to the new PayProp Rental Index.

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