Residential
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455Q2 2026 data shows banks’ willingness to back buyers as housing market holds firm
Q2 ‘26’s moderation reflects increased sensitivity to affordability rather than a loss of appetite for homeownership, says Rhys Dyer.
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274Security beyond crime prevention: The new priorities shaping estate living
For years, estate security has been measured by electric fences, access control and guards, but South African buyers are redefining what "secure...
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325Most affordable first home buyer hotspots in South Africa’s metros
Based on Lightstone data, young buyers are the second-largest buyer group behind the "settled" group (ages 36–50), accounting for about 30% of...
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797Johannesburg’s renaissance is already happening – Ronald Ennik, Principal of Ennik Estates
Ennik Estates’ Ronald Ennik ponders if there are still reasons to love Johannesburg, despite the decline.
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356Property rates, rebates and the race for votes – Only Realty comments
As the municipal elections approach, another battleground is emerging alongside service delivery - the monthly municipal bill. Some municipalities have introduced rates...
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203Managed vs unmanaged leases: Choosing the right structure for your rental investment
Many landlords are capable of managing their own properties, but some may decide how much operational responsibility they want to carry, and...
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579As semigration reshapes the KZN North Coast, one developer is betting on hospitality
Arcis Property Development's says that there’s a new model for residential investment - Ballito Life estate is a good example of this...
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213Property stock shortage puts Western Cape sellers in the driving seat – Rawson Property Group
"There simply aren’t enough properties available for the number of buyers actively looking - and that creates a real opportunity for sellers.”
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423One of Clifton’s prized Nettleton Road homes on the market for R175 million!
Given the strong current demand for high-end luxury homes in Cape Town, it’s a rare occurrence when a modern, top-end,…
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882Johannesburg’s luxury market rebounds as Sandhurst and Hyde Park record decade-high activity
Recent sales data from Lightstone reveal a clear resurgence in high-value residential activity in Sandhurst and Hyde Park, with both suburbs recording...
