Insight
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175Budget relief welcomed, but rate cuts are vital to relieve strained consumers, boost the economy and property market – Seeff
Samuel Seeff says that despite notable headwinds, both the broader economy and property market have shown resilience.
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174Fuel levy relief is welcome, but sustained growth and housing affordability remain key to the property market – Golding
Dr Andrew Golding welcomes the commitment to reducing government borrowing, containing debt-service costs and prioritising growth-enhancing investment and effective public services.
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505BetterBond October Property Brief – Housing market stays steady, but will there be enough homes?
BetterBond's October Property Brief features commentary from Dr Roelof Botha, Economic Advisor to BetterBond, and Stephan Potgieter, CEO of BetterHome Group Mortgage...
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207SA REITs gain 1.6% in September as distribution growth climbs to 11.09%, while the equity market falls 5.8%
The latest SA REIT Association Chart Book, compiled by Ian Anderson, Head of Listed Property and Portfolio Manager at Merchant West Investments,...
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428Short-let property ownership is a risk – here’s how to hedge against it
Global volatility, whether it's a war, a currency swing, or a new by-law, is now a standing part of short-let returns in...
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416Airbnb fee change – what it means for hosts and guests – Aparthotel operator Totalstay comments
Airbnb’s move to a single 15.5% host-paid fee has raised plenty of questions – Totalstay’s James Woolley explains what’s actually changing and...
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320SARB rate hike reflects caution as global inflationary pressures mount
Rhys Dyer, CEO of the ooba Group, says that last week's announcement to raise the repo rate by 25-basis points, taking the...
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217MPC announcement comment by Herschel Jawitz – Jawitz Properties
Herschel Jawitz says that from a residential property perspective, higher interest rates will impact affordability especially for first time buyers who are...
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202Build a home loan buffer in anticipation of market uncertainty, advises Tyson Properties
Neil Abernethy believes that expected ongoing geopolitical tensions that will manifest as fluctuations in fuel prices and overall inflation make it very...
