A nationwide shortage of student accommodation means the search for something suitable should start this year

Good news for real estate industry as country veers from technical recession because of 3.1% economic growth

Finding the capital to invest in property in today’s economic climate can be tricky, but most homeowners and investors have access to capital that they might not be aware of, says Rawson Property’s Schalk van der Merwe.

Rising costs and income restrictions have seen more buyers and renters downscale to stay afloat. By Bonny Fourie

Real estate has long been touted as a good investment on the basis of property having excellent value, but to capitalise in a dynamic marketplace, one has to understand where value lies.

From the end of July this year the national house price inflation index was at 3.6 %, the latest Lightstone House Price Index shows.

The FNB House Price Index remained steady last month, at 3.6% year-on-year, but is still lagging behind the 3.9% annual growth for this year.

As Cape Town’s property market continues its slump, the city’s townships are on an upward trajectory.

The depressed economy has taken its toll on the summit of the market with prices dropping. By Bonny Fourie

The drop in prices in the luxury market is now spilling over to properties in the next value category