Simeon Makgoba

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Rental growth in South Africa surged in Q2 2024, reaching its highest post-pandemic levels. The PayProp Rental Index shows year-on-year growth peaked at 5.2% in June, outpacing inflation for the first time in five years. While tenants face rising debt burdens, landlords and rental agents are seeing real-terms returns improve, signaling a potential recovery for the sector. Provinces like the Western Cape are leading the way, with rental growth hitting 11.7% – the fastest since 2017.

There are a number of suburbs in the Johannesburg and Pretoria areas which offer excellent value for family buyers. Good sized family homes, and access to good schools and amenities are usually a priority for family buyers