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PayProp Insights South Africa

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South Africa

Rental Index: rental increases flatten out after 8 quarters of accelerating growth

Average rents in South Africa grew 4.6% in Q4 2023, according to the new PayProp Rental Index.
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PayProp Insights South Africa
South Africa

SA businesses fear infrastructure failure in 2024

Despite not making the top 10 globally, infrastructure failure was the biggest threat identified by SA businesses, says Allianz.
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PayProp Insights South Africa
South Africa

Agents: be ready to prove your address to CIPC

From this month, companies in South Africa must submit proof of address along with several CIPC forms.
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South Africa

​​PayProp Rental Index – Tenant finances hold up despite inflation threat

Data from the upcoming rental index shows arrears have fallen to their lowest level on record.
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South Africa

What does January’s interest rate decision mean for 2024’s housing market?

The South African Reserve Bank has once again held interest rates steady. We look into how that will affect residential rentals and sales.
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South Africa

Have your say on the Human Settlements White Paper

The government has published its new White Paper for Human Settlements, setting out its policy priorities for the housing sector. How can the industry help?
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PayProp Insights South Africa
South Africa

PPRA overhauls FFC numbering

It's a seemingly small tweak, but the changes underlying it are very important to the future of the real estate sector.
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PayProp Insights South Africa
South Africa

Will 2024 bring real-terms rental growth in SA?

Rental growth is rising going into 2024, but interest rate moves and the cost of living will affect the residential rental market.