Impact of rising fuel levies on developers: increased input costs and tighter margins ahead
The proposed fuel tax increases which means less room in the budget for mortgage payments, maintenance, or savings for a deposit and/or transfer costs.
How Budget 3. 0's focus on infrastructure investment could transform South Africa's property market
A stable budget could help ease long-term interest rate pressures, benefiting mortgage affordability and real estate financing.
Small increases in defaults: what it means for property repayments and mortgages
Unless the interest rates drop significantly, which is unlikely to happen, there will be no change in terms of who is able to buy property.
House prices rise slightly despite declining property sales in first quarter of 2025
While seasonal lulls and macroeconomic uncertainty dampened overall property transaction volumes, regional shifts in buyer interest, signal that opportunity still abounds in the sector.
Why winter is the perfect time for strategic moves in the South African property market
While historically viewed as a quieter season for real estate, winter is said to have become a time when shrewd buyers make calculated moves.
Exploring the South African property market: What R1. 3million can secure?
Discover how much R1. 3 million can get you in the South African property market, with insights into average home prices and trends in various suburbs.
Essential estate planning: how property owners can ensure smooth asset transfer after death
Any decision a property holder makes should be guided by advice from a professionally qualified financial and estate advisor.
Working from home? Understand the insurance implications before you set up
The working-from-home option does impact how South Africans use their homes and vehicles and must be considered when it comes to protecting these important assets
Urgent call for 50bps interest rate cut by SARB: Impact on South Africa's property market
The prolonged period of high interest rates has demonstrably hampered economic growth and placed significant strain on the economy and property market.