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By Dr Andrew Golding, chief executive of the Pam Golding Property group South Africa’s youth-driven population growth is once again intensifying its impact on the country’s housing market, with Gauteng emerging as one of the biggest beneficiaries a

A subtle shift is underway – a quiet recalibration as a growing number of home buyers reassess which kind of location offers them the lifestyle they desire. For some, it’s no longer defined by proximity to urban centres or the size of a sectional t

With Cape West Coast towns increasingly on the radar among home buyers seeking an affordable location within easy reach of Cape Town, the quaint, laid-back town of Velddrif on the Berg River estuary is stepping into focus, with its rare combination of coastal

Dr Andrew Golding, chief executive of the Pam Golding Property group, comments: While the Monetary Policy Committee’s decision to keep the repo rate steady was disappointing yet unsurprising, it provides a measure of stability for households with existin

Comments below by Dr Andrew Golding, chief executive of the Pam Golding Property group The National Treasury’s 2026 Budget strikes an appropriate balance, placing strong emphasis on a fiscal strategy that promotes inclusive growth, macroeconomic stabilit

From vibrant cities and innovative hubs to coastal hamlets boasting spectacular beaches and unspoilt bushveld hideaways, South Africa offers you diverse and multi-cultural lifestyle. What makes South Africa one of the most diverse and enchanting countries in t

Comments below by Dr Andrew Golding, chief executive of the Pam Golding Property group Consumers have reason for cautious optimism ahead of the 2026/27 National Budget. A steady stream of encouraging economic indicators, including subdued inflation, sustained

The City of Cape Town has recently completed its new General Valuation Roll (GV2025), which will determine property rates and taxes across the metropole until the next valuation in 2028. The updated rates will come into effect on 1 July 2026, with property own

Celebrating community milestones, culinary openings and upcoming festivities for summer ’25/26 COMMUNITY: Garden Day recap Earlier this year, the Garden Day Festival hosted by Pam Golding Properties invited homeowners to celebrate their green spaces

From solar leases to Eskom accounts, the fine print of property transactions can trip up even the savviest buyer or seller. Here’s Harris Marcus Mahlangu Attorneys on what to watch out for. Property sales rarely unravel over obvious faults. More often, i

From quiet cafés to the galleries shaping the city’s creative pulse, local tastemakers share their favourite spots – and what keeps them inspired here   Donald Nxumalo Interior Designer, Killarney What’s the most underrated restau

Dr Andrew Golding, chief executive of the Pam Golding Property group, comments: With inflation edging slightly higher to 3.6% in December 2025 from 3.5% in November, and despite the fuel price relief expected in February 2026 following a significant fuel price

By Dr Andrew Golding, chief executive of the Pam Golding Property group On the back of November’s (2025) interest rate reduction - with further cuts anticipated by mid-2026, and supported by a new 3% inflation target indicating greater price stability, i

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Margate boost buyer interest The KwaZulu-Natal South Coast remains one of the country’s most affordable and lifestyle-oriented coastal regions, attracting home buyers not only for its glittering Blue Flag beaches, year

A thriving, cosmopolitan hub seamlessly integrating residential, commercial, retail, hospitality and leisure spaces, Rosebank, just north of Johannesburg’s city centre, is seeing a notable influx of homebuyers from areas such as Sandton, Parktown North a

All comments below by Dr Andrew Golding, chief executive of the Pam Golding Property group A renewed sense of optimism in the broader economy, following the positive Medium Term Budget Policy Statement and today’s 25bps reduction in the repo rate, is set

All comments below by Dr Andrew Golding, chief executive of the Pam Golding Property group Buoyed by commodity windfalls and stronger-than-expected tax revenue collection - coupled with tighter spending controls and improved investor sentiment - today’s

Sandton and the northern suburbs of Johannesburg continue to attract investors and tenants throughout 2025, according to Garreth Gibson, Gauteng Regional Metro Rental Manager at Pam Golding Properties. Double-storey cluster let in Craighall - From R45,000 per

Underpinned by improving economic sentiment, fuelled by a series of interest rate cuts - with the prospect of further rate relief, and supported by contained inflation, South Africa’s national housing market recovery continues apace, says Dr Andrew Goldi

Despite the recent pause (September 2025) in the local interest rate cycle, South Africa’s housing market recovery remains firmly on track, continuing to build momentum amid sustained positive sentiment. National house price inflation is also gaining ground, r