As of this morning, 3 November, the PPRA has announced its decision to temporarily suspend enforcement of regulations relating to arrangements between agents and HOAs. This means agents can continue to operate in HOAs – for now, and with a few caveats.
Nearly 6,000 South African families earning under R34,000 a month are now homeowners — thanks to R3.3 billion in affordable-housing loans approved by FNB in the past year. The bank’s affordable housing portfolio now stands at R23.2 billion as of June 2025, reflecting its commitment to supporting households with a monthly household income of up to R34,400.
Municipalities are facing the urgent need to address spatial inequalities, high levels of urbanisation, and housing affordability issues. At the same time, they are dealing with a tightening fiscal environment and pressures relating to a stagnant rate base. Private Property explores solutions to this problem with Professor and property economist, Francois Viruly.
As we approach the end of 2025, it’s time to take stock of what the year has taught us about the South African residential property market, as seismic shifts in buyer behaviour, interest rates, regional patterns, and investment sentiment have marked the year. While the market is not without its challenges, clear and actionable lessons are emerging for homeowners, investors, and developers.
For many property practitioners, renewing a Fidelity Fund Certificate (FFC) has long been a frustrating and time-consuming process. But this year, a new technology-driven solution promises to change that, offering estate agents a faster, simpler, and more secure way to stay compliant with the PPRA.
If you’ve been in real estate long enough, you’ll know that while sales are exciting, they can also be unpredictable. That’s exactly why so many top-performing agencies are turning their attention to rental management – a strategic move that creates long-term, predictable income and business stability.
The statistics are alarming: 40% of businesses impacted by a disaster never recover. For the property sector, this warning carries significant weight. Having the right Disaster Recovery (DR) strategy in place ensures your business can bounce back effectively.
South Africa’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) “grey list” has been hailed as a defining moment for the country’s economy — and particularly for the property sector, which stands to benefit from renewed investor confidence and greater financial stability.
Just over a year after the Rawson Property Group and the Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority (PPRA) joined forces to launch Transformation X (TNX), and the results are already speaking for themselves. Encouraged by early success, Rawson and the PPRA are already expanding the TNX programme. The second cohort of candidates has been shortlisted, with final selections underway. The goal is to grow the initiative to at least 100 franchises over the next decade.
For more than a decade, RedRabbit has been reshaping inspections and maintenance management — transforming clipboard chaos into digital clarity. This October, RedRabbit continues that journey — Enterprise Insights — designed to transform operational data into real-time intelligence.
In a world where convenience and control are everything, Nedbank Home Loans Digital is setting a new standard in home financing with market-leading benefits that make the journey smoother, smarter, and more rewarding.
As of this morning, 3 November, the PPRA has announced its decision to temporarily suspend enforcement of regulations relating to arrangements between agents and HOAs. This means agents can continue to operate in HOAs – for now, and with a few caveats.
Nearly 6,000 South African families earning under R34,000 a month are now homeowners — thanks to R3.3 billion in affordable-housing loans approved by FNB in the past year. The bank’s affordable housing portfolio now stands at R23.2 billion as of June 2025, reflecting its commitment to supporting households with a monthly household income of up to R34,400.
Municipalities are facing the urgent need to address spatial inequalities, high levels of urbanisation, and housing affordability issues. At the same time, they are dealing with a tightening fiscal environment and pressures relating to a stagnant rate base. Private Property explores solutions to this problem with Professor and property economist, Francois Viruly.
As we approach the end of 2025, it’s time to take stock of what the year has taught us about the South African residential property market, as seismic shifts in buyer behaviour, interest rates, regional patterns, and investment sentiment have marked the year. While the market is not without its challenges, clear and actionable lessons are emerging for homeowners, investors, and developers.
For many property practitioners, renewing a Fidelity Fund Certificate (FFC) has long been a frustrating and time-consuming process. But this year, a new technology-driven solution promises to change that, offering estate agents a faster, simpler, and more secure way to stay compliant with the PPRA.
If you’ve been in real estate long enough, you’ll know that while sales are exciting, they can also be unpredictable. That’s exactly why so many top-performing agencies are turning their attention to rental management – a strategic move that creates long-term, predictable income and business stability.
The statistics are alarming: 40% of businesses impacted by a disaster never recover. For the property sector, this warning carries significant weight. Having the right Disaster Recovery (DR) strategy in place ensures your business can bounce back effectively.
South Africa’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) “grey list” has been hailed as a defining moment for the country’s economy — and particularly for the property sector, which stands to benefit from renewed investor confidence and greater financial stability.
Just over a year after the Rawson Property Group and the Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority (PPRA) joined forces to launch Transformation X (TNX), and the results are already speaking for themselves. Encouraged by early success, Rawson and the PPRA are already expanding the TNX programme. The second cohort of candidates has been shortlisted, with final selections underway. The goal is to grow the initiative to at least 100 franchises over the next decade.
For more than a decade, RedRabbit has been reshaping inspections and maintenance management — transforming clipboard chaos into digital clarity. This October, RedRabbit continues that journey — Enterprise Insights — designed to transform operational data into real-time intelligence.
In a world where convenience and control are everything, Nedbank Home Loans Digital is setting a new standard in home financing with market-leading benefits that make the journey smoother, smarter, and more rewarding.