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 three months, this move is expected to fuel further growth in property ownership and investment. With affordability improving and market confidence on the rise, 2025 […]
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 May, we hosted a pre-election conversation via webinar with several of the country’s top developers as well as a leading political commentator and specialist. Facilitated […]
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 this first quarter edition, Rainmaker Marketing focuses on key growing areas within the Western Cape, namely Somerset West and Stellenbosch. The latest comprehensive property market […]
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 podcast, joined by Jenny Rushin, Regional Manager Western Cape at BetterBond. Listeners are afforded a front-row seat to the expertise driving the future of property […]
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 Andrew Paterson, Head of Strategy at Rainmaker Marketing, and Keillen Ndlovu, an esteemed Independent Property Analyst with 17 years’ experience. Their conversation traversed various facets […]
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 discover new economic opportunities for growth and, as they say, there is no better investment than property. With interest rates on an upward trajectory 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 centres in purposeful ways. This means more public spaces, streetscapes and reasons for people to walk within their neighbourhoods. In many ways, it is a […]
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 to achieve this, we rely on the inherent talent and expertise of our team. Today, we chat to Aalia Jhaveri, who is Rainmaker Marketing’s Design […]
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 property right now is even more appealing. The objective when property hunting is to identify the best area that will generate better capital appreciation over […]
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 goes from 7.75% to 7.25%. As the Reserve Bank heeds the challenge to help give some economic relief and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, investors […]
