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Market news, area deep-dives and guides from the team that sells Cape Town.
“The brokerage that bet on youth - and turned it into a R14bn property business” | Business Day
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Area & Community17 June 2026
Will Your Municipal Bill Change This July?
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Area & Community24 May 2026
The Airbnb gold rush in Cape Town just got complicated - here’s why!
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Area & Community18 May 2026
Beautifying Newlands: Quay 1 & the Kildare Circle
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Area & Community11 May 2026
Help Us Bring Warmth to Those in Need This Winter
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Property Market19 April 2026
Your property might be worth more than you think!
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Area & Community8 April 2026
Quay 1 x Iris House: Join Us in Supporting Iris House
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Property Market22 March 2026
While the World Watches, Cape Town Holds Its Ground.
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Quay 1 News17 March 2026
Introducing Home Valet: Transform your home without upfront costs!
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Property Market25 February 2026
Coming Soon | Front Row Atlantic Seaboard Living
Coming Soon: A Rare Front-Row Address on the Atlantic Seaboard
Quay 1 News23 February 2026
Quay 1 x Shimansky: Exciting new addition to Shared Value Brokering!
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Quay 1 News16 February 2026
Stay one step ahead in Cape Town’s fast-paced property market!
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Area & Community14 February 2026
A guide to objecting your 2025 municipal property rates
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Quay 1 News25 January 2026
Selling? Get a record price for your property utilising the power of social media!
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Area & Community21 January 2026
Anchored to the South Peninsula Community
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Property Market18 January 2026
Cape Town Property Market - Excitement in store as we head into 2026!
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Quay 1 News31 December 2025
A Powerful Close to 2025: R3 Billion Transacted 🚀
As 2025 comes to a close, we reflect on a year defined by growth, innovation, and exceptional results for our clients.
Area & Community23 November 2025
Why Now Could Be the Perfect Time to Sell in Cape Town
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Area & Community21 November 2025
Join us at the Kommetjie Festival this Saturday! 🏖️
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Quay 1 News21 November 2025
The Good Business Journal: Finding Your Why: How Ryan Greeff is Redefining Real Estate Leadership
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Quay 1 News18 November 2025
Over 2.6 Billion reasons to sell with Quay 1!
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Property Market26 October 2025
Cape Town Property Boom: The Demand That’s Changing Everything!
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Area & Community9 October 2025
From Ashes to Hope - Help Rebuild TEARS Animal Rescue 🐾
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Property Market22 September 2025
Cape Town Housing Market Defies National Slowdown, Surges Ahead in 2025
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Quay 1 News18 September 2025
Building a Leading Real Estate Social Community Online
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Useful Guides28 August 2025
Quay 1’s Bespoke Program
In the world of luxury real estate, some properties stand apart. They are rare, remarkable, and deserving of an approach as distinctive as the homes themselves. It’s with this in mind that Quay 1 Inte
Property Market26 August 2025
Cape Town's Spring Selling Season is around the corner!
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Property Market18 August 2025
Cape Town Property Owners: Prepare for a Shifting Market
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Area & Community24 July 2025
Join Us for "Bash the Trash" - A Community Beach Cleanup in Blouberg!
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Area & Community21 July 2025
Good news for Cape Town property owners: major rates relief announced!
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Quay 1 News15 July 2025
Over R1.4 billion in deals concluded this year and counting!
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Property Market25 June 2025
Quay 1 Reaches New Heights in Rental Management
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Quay 1 News17 June 2025
Quay 1 Meets the Mayor of Cape Town | Geordin Hill-Lewis
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Area & Community22 May 2025
Join us for Quiz Night in Constantia! 🎉 🎲
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Property Market19 May 2025
How the Digital Nomad Visa is Transforming Cape Town Property
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Area & Community8 May 2025
VWS Trail Challenge 2025 - Support our Firefighting Heros
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Quay 1 News22 April 2025
Quay 1 Closes Over R700 Million in Property Deals in Q1 2025
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Property Market14 April 2025
Maximise Your Rental Income from 1 May 2025!
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Area & Community24 March 2025
Quay 1 x U-Turn: Helping homeless people get off the street
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Quay 1 News17 March 2025
Shared Value Brokering just got hotter in 2025!
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Property Market17 February 2025
Annual Cape Town Rental Report
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Quay 1 News20 January 2025
SA's first AI-powered property portal is here!
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Quay 1 News17 December 2024
Unlocking Value: Cape Town Property Highlights from 2024
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Area & Community18 November 2024
2024 Budget Update: Growth, Stability, and Opportunities in Cape Town's Property Market
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Area & Community11 November 2024
Eskom's Meter Update Deadline is Approaching - Are You Ready?
The deadline for Eskom's prepaid meter software update is approaching: all meters must be updated to Key Revision Number (KRN) 2 by 24 November 2024, or risk losing service, according to Eskom. With a
Property Market28 October 2024
A Golden Opportunity in the Cape Town property market!
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Property Market17 September 2024
Curious about Cape Town's property market? Here's what's new!
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Quay 1 News9 September 2024
Property sellers have unlocked R1.5 Million+ in savings this year!
We are excited to announce that Quay 1 has concluded over R1 billion in Western Cape property transactions this year to date and that our groundbreaking Shared Value Brokering Rewards Program has unlo
Property Market26 August 2024
Perfect Selling Storm in Cape Town this Spring?
As we approach the first of September, Cape Town property market is gearing up for what has become known as the 'Spring Selling Season'. This exciting period is more than just a calendar event - gener
Quay 1 News19 August 2024
SACS 7s Rugby Tournament presented by Quay 1 - Sat 24 Aug
Quay 1 International Realty has teamed up with SACS Junior School to embark on a journey of growth, community, and youth development. This collaboration goes beyond a simple partnership-it reflects ou
Property Market29 July 2024
Property Boom Post-Election? Q2-2024 Sees Remarkable Growth
Since the outcome of the National and Provincial election this year, significant improvements have been observed in political stability, economic performance, and corporate earnings. These advancement
Property Market25 June 2024
Surprises in Store for Your Cape Town Property You Don't Want to Miss!
With the national elections behind us, the South African property market, especially in the Western Cape, could very well surprise the doomsayers and be poised for an exciting second half of the year.
Property Market20 May 2024
National Elections: What It Means for Your Cape Town Property's Value
As the national elections draw near, we understand the uncertainty that can impact property decisions. While it's natural to seek certainty before making significant moves, historical data indicates t
Property Market22 April 2024
How Cape Town sellers can take advantage of the semigration wave!
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Quay 1 News19 March 2024
Get up to 75%* off professional fees when you sell with Quay 1!
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Quay 1 News20 February 2024
Shared Value Brokering - Get up to 75% off when selling with Quay 1!
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Property Market21 January 2024
Exciting 2024 Cape Town Property Market Predictions
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Quay 1 News21 December 2023
1,000+ Cape Town Property Deals Concluded in 2023!
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Property Market19 November 2023
CPT Real Estate Q&A Sessions: Get Your Questions Answered!
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Quay 1 News13 November 2023
BREAKING NEWS: Quay 1 named in Top 100 Real Estate Brokerages Globally!
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Property Market19 October 2023
Check out how your Cape Town property performance has been YTD👇📈
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Property Market9 October 2023
Cape Town's Selling Season is here! What are your plans?
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Lifestyle3 October 2023
WIN A UPS
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Quay 1 News18 September 2023
Multilingual online property tours: Connecting Buyers & Sellers Worldwide
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Area & Community8 September 2023
🏉 Rugby World Cup kicks off today! Here are the fixtures 👇
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Property Market20 August 2023
Spring Property Selling Season in Cape Town Coming Soon!
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Area & Community27 July 2023
Introducing the City of Cape Town's New Mobile App!
Have you already experienced the latest City of Cape Town app? This free application is designed to assist everyone navigating our dynamic city.
Property Market17 July 2023
PropTech hits Cape Town property market!
Cutting-edge technology is revolutionising the customer journey in Cape Town. The emergence of PropTech (property technology) has brought significant advancements, enhancing the interactions between b
Property Market15 June 2023
If you own a property in CT - you need to know this!
The 10th annual conference of the Western Cape Property Development Forum (WCPDF) brought together industry leaders and government officials to discuss creating a conducive environment for investment
Property Market21 May 2023
The Cape Town property market is rapidly changing!
The customer journey in the Cape Town property market is undergoing rapid changes, driven by various factors that are reshaping the industry. Technological advancements and the increasing availability
Useful Guides5 May 2023
7 secrets to achieving a top price for your Cape Town property
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Property Market13 April 2023
Cape Town property experts divided
The recent interest rate hike of 50 basis points by SARB caught many property industry experts off guard. While most industry leaders had predicted a 25 basis points increase, there were still some wh
Property Market17 March 2023
Cape Town property market sees sharp rises in certain segments
Cape Town's luxury property market has been on the rise in recent years, outpacing other cities in South Africa. A recent report by Business Tech highlights the top ten richest neighbourhoods in the c
Property Market9 February 2023
High end property climbs the 2023 "Wall of Worry" in the Western Cape
The Western Cape real estate sector, particularly the high-end market, has experienced remarkable growth in recent times, largely due to the surging interest from overseas investors. The city's breath
Property Market16 January 2023
Fireworks in the Cape Town property market in 2023?
The new year has brought with it a surge in buyer activity across the board!
Property Market12 December 2022
Your 2022 Cape Town property market year in review
The year 2022 brought with it a multitude of peaks and troughs. Some of the most significant factors that impacted the Cape Town property market included semigration, interest-rate hikes, inflation, i
Quay 1 News1 December 2022
#StandOut
Like the striking colour palette of its logo, Quay 1 International Realty has always had a strong focus on standing out from the crowd.
Useful Guides22 November 2022
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Property Market13 November 2022
The pendulum is swinging in the Cape Town property market
The Cape Town property market has experienced a surge in purchaser demand over the past two years that was sparked by historically low interest rates. With interest rates now almost double what they w
Quay 1 News24 October 2022
R300 Million sold this quarter!
CELEBRATING OUR BROKERS
Property Market19 July 2022
Fractional property ownership takes centre stage
Home ownership is a much-anticipated South African milestone, a mark of adulthood, independence and a key to economic security. Today, however, the big South African dream of owning a house in your 20
Property Market25 April 2022
The Western Seaboard is getting younger
2022 has seen an influx of young professionals and first time home buyers flooding into the Western Seaboard property market. These buyers come with a keen interest in both the full title and sectiona
Property Market9 September 2021
Cape Town: Moving towards legislated safety
The public was recently afforded the opportunity to comment on the City of Cape Town's 2007 Streets and Public Places By-law. Several changes are planned in order to improve the quality of life in you
Property Market10 August 2021
How long does a property take to sell on the Western Seaboard?
A 'property listing period' is what is known as the number of days between the time a property is first listed for sale and the time it takes for an offer to purchase to be accepted by the seller.
Property Market29 July 2021
What is the state of the City Centre property market after COVID-19?
Despite the harsh economic and social impact of the coronavirus pandemic, Cape Town's Central City residential property market has proved to be resilient. In 2020, the City Centre saw property investm