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We cover a variety of topics, from emerging property trends to key market factors. Whether you’re an investor, developer, or real estate enthusiast, our blog delivers valuable insights. You can easily stay updated on the latest changes in the property sector.
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North Coast Property Market Trends
Property market trends lead the release of our North Coast Property Market Report for April 2025! This updated edition on the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast offers valuable insights into this booming

Interest rate cut signals growth for South Africa’s property market
The South African Reserve Bank’s recent decision to reduce the interest rate by 0.25% marks a pivotal moment for the country’s property sector. As the second rate cut in just

A New Vision for Sibaya Precinct. Shaping KZN’s Future with Global Standards
Property development in the Sibaya Precinct took center stage as Rainmaker Marketing, the strategic marketing partner of Devmco Group, played a pivotal role in unveiling an iconic vision for the

Umdloti and Umhlanga Property Market Trends
The latest Rainmaker Marketing Property Market Report offers a comprehensive look into the dynamic real estate landscape of the high-performing regions of Umdloti and Umhlanga, situated north of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

Beyond the vote. The Property Market Post-Elections & Property Investment
Property investment leading up to the South African General Elections on 29 May 2024 remains uncertain, with questions about how the national market will react to the elections. On 22

Rainmaker Marketing Property Market Report Western Cape 2024
South African property market trends are crucial for understanding regional dynamics in decision-making, and Rainmaker Marketing’s Property Report offers valuable insights into different areas and precincts across South Africa. In

Western Cape property outlook with Jenny Rushin, Regional Manager at BetterBond
What are the current trends in the Western Cape residential market and what is its short-term outlook? Stefan Botha, Director at Rainmaker Marketing, discusses this and more in our latest

RMM talks all things Green with Georgina Smit from Green Building Council South Africa
A leap towards sustainability with Georgina Smit In an insightful podcast hosted by Rainmaker Marketing, Our Western Cape General Manager Natalie engaged in a compelling conversation with Georgina Smit, the

In Conversation With Anton Smit: The Role of Art in Developments and Public Open Spaces.
The Rainmaker Marketing Podcast is a pivotal resource in the world of real estate, developments, and urban planning. Each episode brings our listeners closer to industry specialists, offering direct access

That’s a Wrap for 2023: Insightful perspectives on the property landscape
As 2023 draws to a close, we bring you our final podcast session of the year, a deep dive into the evolving property landscape. This session featured a discussion between

Rainmaker Marketing 2023 Property Market Report
As the leading property marketing and lifestyle agency in Africa, we’ve made it our mission to simplify the complex world of property, ensuring that everyone, especially first-time buyers, can

PODCAST: Insights into Club Med Tinley
In the latest Rainmaker Marketing podcast, Stefan Botha, Director of Rainmaker Marketing, welcomes Trenley Tilbrook, Development Manager at Collins Residential, to discuss the significance of Club Med Tinley in South

Women in Property: Webinar recap
In celebration of Women’s Month, Rainmaker Marketing orchestrated an insightful webinar that shed light on the ever-evolving landscape of women in property ownership and within the property sector. Guided by

Interest rates in South Africa: A beacon of economic hope
Interest rates have long been viewed as an economic indicator, reflecting a nation’s fiscal health and providing a barometer for potential investors, particularly in the real estate sector. South Africa,

Introducing Natalie Du Preez, Rainmaker Marketing’s Western Cape General Manager
This Women’s Month, Rainmaker Marketing has focused on highlighting how South African women are transforming the property landscape. Which also makes it the perfect time to introduce the latest addition

Now is the time to strategically invest in property
We’ve got our eye on the property market and there are some exciting opportunities on the rise in growing locations across South Africa. As a nation, we are emerging to

New urbanism in modern mixed-use precincts and estates
In South Africa, new urbanism principles are revolutionising how we live and the developments we build. As suburbs spread outward from the town centre, they begin to create new town

Restructure, innovation and new opportunities take SA into a new era
While the latest SONA 2022 might not have provided the nation with as much urgency and a stronger commitment to accelerating infrastructure rollout, there were still some positives gleaned from

Secure communities are growing in KZN North Coast
Ballito was known for being a small holiday town in the early 2000’s, but in just over 20 years it has evolved to a leading residential node. The North Coast

Construction and infrastructure cornerstone of change for SA
State of the Nation aims to lay new foundations and rebuild a new South Africa. The themes of the State of the Nation included, among others; economic recovery, stimulating

Salta Sibaya ranks first at African Property Awards
Rainmaker Marketing, on behalf of Durban developer Devmco Group, have officially been awarded the coveted title for “Best Development Marketing South Africa” at the recent Africa and Arabia region of

Online property launches grow in South Africa
In October 2018, Rainmaker Marketing challenged traditional property practices by introducing a first-of-its-kind online property launch in South Africa for a product in Umhlanga. Investors and property buyers were able

Let’s Talk: Design trends
Design Manager, Aalia Jhaveri, shares insight As a fully integrated, in-house team, Rainmaker Marketing prides itself on being at the forefront of everything we do. In order for us

3 TOP investment locations in SA
It’s evident, now more than ever, that property is by far the key to wealth creation. With the lowest interest rate South Africa has seen in almost 50 years, buying

New interest rate cut anchors property as the number one secure investment class
South Africa has experienced its fourth major interest rate cut this year, with the lowest borrowing costs the country has seen in almost 50 years, as the prime lending rate

KZN Invest – Thought Leaders insight on the current climate
Stefan Botha, Director of Rainmaker Marketing, has shared his opinion on about the property market during this current economic climate with KZN Invest magazine. “This unprecedented time has positives and

PropTech services Rainmaker Marketing provides
Technology is changing the way we engage with one another and making traditional tasks now a lot more efficient, faster and easier. Through innovation and our changing needs, technology is

Property buying power rises as Repo rate takes further cut
South Africa is only at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, but drastic measures are being put in place to lower the impact on its citizens and economy. The South

Drop in basis points widens the door of opportunity in the property market
The headlines have been inundated with Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases rising across the globe. Schools, shopping centres, popular public spots, sports events across the globe have come to a stop to

Positive sentiments for the property market
In the next few days we will see South Africans absorbing and understanding what the Budget Speech means to them. Despite the expected growth being slow, it is evident that

Is the budget fit for property growth?
The Budget Speech, which will be presented by the Minister of Finance Tito Mboweni on Wednesday, 26 February, holds huge consequences for the public, businesses and industries across the board.

Property market capitalises on SONA in 2020 – PRESS RELEASE
South Africa was attentively watching the State of the Nation for key answers to the future of South Africa’s growth. The government, along with the public, are well aware that

SONA and the property market
The State of The Nation will have a massive impact on the sentiments going forward for the rest of the year for the general public, industries across the board, as

Demand for entry-level properties
In the current climate, there is no doubt that entry-level off-plan property opportunities are outranking luxury estates throughout South Africa in terms of performance. If we zone in on KwaZulu-Natal

Zimbali Coastal Resort apart of the Top 10-estates revealed in South Africa
Zimbali Coastal Resort has been listed as one of the top 10 estates in South Africa for 2018 by New World Wealth. Situated along KZN’s North Coast, Zimbali offers exquisite

KZN’s North Coast in a league of its own
KwaZulu-Natal is made up of many picturesque nodes, however there is no doubt that the North Coast is in a league of its own. The North Coast is experiencing continuous