South African household finances showed unexpected resilience in Q2 2026, but independent economist John Loos warns of a severe downturn in the second half of the year. Stronger investment income…

MortgageMarket has officially launched ZeroCapture, South Africa’s first purpose-built, secure AI agent designed specifically for mortgage origination.  Developed internally to solve the complex regulatory and credit realities of local lending, ZeroCapture…

The South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee has raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 7.25%, pushing the prime lending rate to 10.75%. This is the second…

The Pretoria High Court declared section 50(a)(x) of the Property Practitioners Act unconstitutional, ruling that the PPRA cannot require a B-BBEE certificate to issue a Fidelity Fund Certificate (FFC). While…

Inside the EISA exam that left candidates in tears Thanks to Property Professional: Read the  full article herehttps://propertyprofessional.co.za/2026/03/23/we-are-not-guinea-pigs-inside-the-eisa-exam-that-left-candidates-in-tears/On 9 March 2026, South Africa’s first real estate EISA sitting went ahead,…

Credit to Property Professional  EditorIf your agency is prospecting for mandates, cold-calling sellers, or sending unsolicited messages to potential clients, the rules have just changed. New regulations under the Consumer Protection…

Read full article:https://www.property24.com/articles/property-terms-explained-an-a-z-guide-for-buyers-sellers-and-renters/31697?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=agent_newsletterASKING PRICEThe set price for a home.BOND ORIGINATORHelp buyers find the best deal on their home loan.CONVEYANCER (Transferring Attorney)Attend to the paperwork/legalities for a transfer.DEPOSITUpfront cash by the…

Article: Property24Read full article: https://www.property24.com/articles/south-africas-housing-market-set-for-recovery-in-2026/32899?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=agent_newsletterCAPERemains a seller’s market, supported by semigration, stock shortages and buyer demand. National house price growth is approximately 7%. GAUTENGBalanced stock levels and slower price growth means buyers…

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) closed the year on a positive note with a further 25-basis-point reduction to the repo rate, now at 6.75%, taking the prime lending rate to 10.25%.…

The PPRA has temporarily suspended enforcement of regulations regarding agreements between property practitioners and Homeowners' Associations (HOAs) for estate access, accreditation, and fees. This decision allows property practitioners to continue…