The increased adoption of smart technologies and the remote working trend, that has been accelerated by Covid-19, has led more South Africans to realise the importance of upgrading their current home-tech solutions.

Financial hardship might necessitate moving to a smaller home but experts say it should be seen as an opportunity, not a failure

TPN’s Q2 Vacancy Survey reveals that properties in the upper rental value – above R12 000 a month, continue to record the highest vacancy rate at 11.3%.

Women are taking the property market by storm, says Mike Greeff, chief executive of Greeff Christie’s International Real Estate.

Sectional title units and freehold or full title homes within secure lifestyle estates are increasingly being launched by developers in sought-after locations to cater for changed demands from the retirement sector.

Grant Smee’s top tips for investors and buyers who want to take advantage of the climate:

The housing market is under increasing pressure, with national house price growth continuing to weaken, states the Rode Report for Q2 of this year.

The shift to remote working has given South Africans another reason to consider a move to more affordable, second-tier cities as they can enjoy a better quality of life without sacrificing job opportunities.

Agents have been buoyed up by booking sales since the lifting of the hard lockdown, but analysts suspect that pent-up demand is a strong contributor to the volumes - and they say the market may level off

Statistics reveal that major British cities could see a mass exodus of home buyers after lockdown.