How 5 emerging trends will reshape the South African property market by 2026
African News Agency | 15.01.2026 17:15
Things are looking up for South Africa’s property market with the latest interest rate cut placing homeowners on a firmer financial footing. The Monetary Policy Committee’s unanimous decision to reduce rates by 25 basis points brings the repo rate down to 6.75% and the prime lending rate to 10.25%. This means more property investments are likely in 2026, with trends in coastal estate living emerging as some of the more dominant.