By Kagiso Mahlangu - Director: Head of Real Estate & Conveyancing at CMS South Africa For years, the blueprint for premium real estate development in South Africa has followed a predictable, defensive strategy: build a fortress.
South Africa’s property development sector is entering 2026 on firmer ground than it has in several years. However, meaningful growth will depend on decisive government action. According to BPAS Architects director Landseer Collen, this includes
While South Africa’s economy has shown encouraging signs of momentum early this year, escalating tensions in the Middle East have created some uncertainty ahead of next week’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting.Homeowners already facing fuel
By Reinier van Loggerenberg, CEO, Craft HomesSouth Africa's residential property market is entering a decisive chapter. After several years of macroeconomic volatility, we are witnessing a convergence of forces that make this an unusually opportune
South Africa’s property development landscape holds massive potential. With demand for multifamily housing on the rise and evolving market dynamics, developers are under increasing pressure to identify the right locations that will yield high returns.
In an unpredictable rental market, landlords face increasing pressure to secure reliable tenants. With rents rising sharply in 2025, as reported by the PayProp Rental Index, landlords cannot afford to make leasing decisions based solely on
South Africa’s National Treasury has taken a significant step to streamline public-private partnerships (PPPs) by easing the approval process for projects under R2 billion. This change, which Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana gazetted in February, will
As South Africa's property management landscape becomes increasingly complex, the demand for innovative solutions that can simplify and streamline operations has never been greater.Preferental, a leader in property management innovation, has responded to this challenge
Consolidated data for 2024 from South African PropTech company Launchbase shows sales on the platform surpassing R4,8 billion in value. This is a seminal moment not only for the company but also for the country
The Future of the South African Realtor is questionable. Or, is it?In an industry marked by rapid change and growing demands, the South African property market stands on the edge of a significant transformation. With
