Insight
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2.8KWhat new government-imposed restrictions could mean for Airbnb property owners
The South African government has plans to regulate Airbnb and other short-term rental platforms to balance tourism, housing and community needs.
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1.2KReaction on the Trump election – Yael Geffen comments
In the wake of Trump’s re-election, Yael Geffen forecasts that South Africa’s economy is set to improve in 2025.
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950Budget focus on local government a positive for property – Firzt Realty
In response to the recent MTBPS, Stephen Whitcombe, MD of the Firzt Realty group, highlights its positive impact for the real estate...
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876MTBPS – Public-private collaboration welcomed says Dr Andrew Golding
From a residential property point of view, Dr Andrew Golding says that financial pressure on households is finally beginning to ease.
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793Are first-time buyers better off renting – PayProp’s André van Rooyen says yes
Renting offers more flexibility than homeownership, making it easy to move for a new job or try out a new area, says...
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855UMK calls for industry to focus on greater participation in SA’s infrastructure reset
UMK’s Malcolm Curror notes that industry's role goes beyond financial investment - he calls for active participation in infrastructure development.
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1.0KTackling waste – a critical priority for the property sector
Brian Unsted says that addressing waste is not only an environmental necessity, but an opportunity to cut costs and increase property value.
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1.4KFNB Commercial Property Broker Survey – Senior Economist John Loos
The FNB Commercial Property Broker Survey assesses a sample of commercial property brokers in and around the six major SA metros.
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2.3KResidential property sector weighs in on the first rate cut for 2024
CEO of ooba Group Rhys Dyer says the residential property sector has welcomed the revised prime lending rate of 11.50% and repo...
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1.2KRate cut response from Chas Everitt
Berry Everitt comments that the latest rate cut heralds a cutting cycle which is expected to make home ownership more affordable.
