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13 Brand New Luxury Apartments in Wynberg Upper from R2.5m!Cape Town Property Market

26 August 2026

13 Brand New Luxury Apartments in Wynberg Upper from R2.5m!

Introducing Luna: 13 Apartments, One Iconic Arch

Brand New Development in Goodwood - Units from R550k!Cape Town Property Market

10 August 2026

Brand New Development in Goodwood - Units from R550k!

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Your property might be worth more than you think!Cape Town Property Market

19 April 2026

Your property might be worth more than you think!

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While the World Watches, Cape Town Holds Its Ground.Cape Town Property Market

22 March 2026

While the World Watches, Cape Town Holds Its Ground.

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Cape Town Property Market - Excitement in store as we head into 2026!Cape Town Property Market

18 January 2026

Cape Town Property Market - Excitement in store as we head into 2026!

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Cape Town Property Boom: The Demand That’s Changing Everything!Cape Town Property Market

26 October 2025

Cape Town Property Boom: The Demand That’s Changing Everything!

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Cape Town Housing Market Defies National Slowdown, Surges Ahead in 2025Cape Town Property Market

22 September 2025

Cape Town Housing Market Defies National Slowdown, Surges Ahead in 2025

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Cape Town's Spring Selling Season is around the corner!Cape Town Property Market

26 August 2025

Cape Town's Spring Selling Season is around the corner!

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Cape Town Property Owners: Prepare for a Shifting MarketCape Town Property Market

18 August 2025

Cape Town Property Owners: Prepare for a Shifting Market

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How the Digital Nomad Visa is Transforming Cape Town PropertyCape Town Property Market

19 May 2025

How the Digital Nomad Visa is Transforming Cape Town Property

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A Golden Opportunity in the Cape Town property market!Cape Town Property Market

28 October 2024

A Golden Opportunity in the Cape Town property market!

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Curious about Cape Town's property market? Here's what's new!Cape Town Property Market

17 September 2024

Curious about Cape Town's property market? Here's what's new!

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Perfect Selling Storm in Cape Town this Spring?Cape Town Property Market

26 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

Property Boom Post-Election? Q2-2024 Sees Remarkable GrowthCape Town Property Market

29 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

Surprises in Store for Your Cape Town Property You Don't Want to Miss!Cape Town Property Market

25 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.

National Elections: What It Means for Your Cape Town Property's ValueCape Town Property Market

20 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

How Cape Town sellers can take advantage of the semigration wave!Cape Town Property Market

22 April 2024

How Cape Town sellers can take advantage of the semigration wave!

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Exciting 2024 Cape Town Property Market PredictionsCape Town Property Market

21 January 2024

Exciting 2024 Cape Town Property Market Predictions

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CPT Real Estate Q&A Sessions: Get Your Questions Answered!Cape Town Property Market

19 November 2023

CPT Real Estate Q&A Sessions: Get Your Questions Answered!

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Check out how your Cape Town property performance has been YTD👇📈Cape Town Property Market

19 October 2023

Check out how your Cape Town property performance has been YTD👇📈

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Cape Town's Selling Season is here! What are your plans?Cape Town Property Market

9 October 2023

Cape Town's Selling Season is here! What are your plans?

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Spring Property Selling Season in Cape Town Coming Soon!Cape Town Property Market

20 August 2023

Spring Property Selling Season in Cape Town Coming Soon!

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PropTech hits Cape Town property market!Cape Town Property Market

17 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

If you own a property in CT - you need to know this!Cape Town Property Market

15 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

The Cape Town property market is rapidly changing!Cape Town Property Market

21 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

Cape Town property experts dividedCape Town Property Market

13 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

Fireworks in the Cape Town property market in 2023?Cape Town Property Market

16 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!

Your 2022 Cape Town property market year in reviewCape Town Property Market

12 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

The pendulum is swinging in the Cape Town property marketCape Town Property Market

13 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

Interest rates shake up Cape Town property market overnightCape Town Property Market

18 August 2022

Interest rates shake up Cape Town property market overnight

With the South African Reserve Bank raising the repo rate from 4.75% to 5.5% in July, property owners and purchasers alike are wondering what impact these will have on Cape Town property market.

Fractional property ownership takes centre stageCape Town Property Market

19 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

Semigration fuelling City Bowl price growthCape Town Property Market

25 April 2022

Semigration fuelling City Bowl price growth

The consistent increase in semigration to the Western Cape over the past several years is one of the main factors underpinning the City Bowl's resilient property market. A significant percentage of in

The Western Seaboard is getting youngerCape Town Property Market

25 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

Top City Bowl schools fueling the demand for propertyCape Town Property Market

14 February 2022

Top City Bowl schools fueling the demand for property

City Bowl schools have had some of the top academic results in the country over the past few years. This performance is, in turn, driving demand for properties within the region. A prerequisite for mo

SFB Association: Adding value to the Atlantic Seaboard property market and its peopleCape Town Property Market

22 November 2021

SFB Association: Adding value to the Atlantic Seaboard property market and its people

Several civic organisations have been formed in recent years in order to improve the living conditions of Cape Town residents. Among them, the Sea Point, Fresnaye and Bantry Bay Residents and Ratepaye

Cape Town: Moving towards legislated safetyCape Town Property Market

9 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

How long does a property take to sell on the Western Seaboard?Cape Town Property Market

10 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.

What is the state of the City Centre property market after COVID-19?Cape Town Property Market

29 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