Inside Balwin’s landmark R2.26bn GEPF-PIC deal
By Neale Petersen
Balwin goes private in a R2.26bn deal with the GEPF and PIC: R4.35 a share for shareholders, founders reinvesting, and a plan to speed up a 30,000-home pipeline.
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Attacq lifts dividend 17% as Waterfall pipeline expands
Attacq lifts its dividend 17.2% as earnings beat guidance, funding costs fall and a R2.2bn Waterfall City development pipeline supports long-term growth.
Commercial
Six corridors redrawing Africa’s property map
Broll’s Africa Real Estate Intelligence Report 2026 maps six cross-border growth corridors where power, production, people and politics are concentrating the continent’s next property opportunities.
Legal
Could PIE amendments give landlords faster relief?
Proposed PIE amendments could speed up evictions for landlords facing financial hardship, but court orders, due process and strong evidence remain essential.
Finance
BetterBond: Why the housing market still has room to run
BetterBond’s September report points to stronger home loan approvals, lower deposits and improving affordability as South Africa’s housing recovery continues.
Your rental property is a business. Run it like one
IOTY 2026: The finalists are in, who will take the title?
High court strikes down PPRA’s BEE certificate rule
Rental growth hits 5.2%, but inflation is catching up
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AI moves from hype to hard returns in property
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Inside this issue
- The Big ReadAfrica's new cycle decoded: stop betting on potentialPage 20 →
- Property ProfessionalsHow eXp Realty is reinventing property agencyPage 32 →
- Property DevelopmentBecome a property developer, step by stepPage 48 →
- Investor IntelligenceSix steps to score any property dealPage 70 →
- WealthPut your property equity to work smarterPage 94 →
- Student AccommodationStudent housing numbers every investor must understandPage 110 →
- RenovationsTurn ugly properties into high-performing rental assetsPage 138 →
Cover story
Africa: Stop Betting on Potential. Start tracking execution
By Neale Petersen
Read the cover story →Read the Broll Africa Real Estate Intelligence Report 2026 →Investing
Residential
Balwin shareholders back R1.1bn deal to take developer private
New Developments
R48bn pipeline powers KZN North Coast property growth
Commercial
CapeGate office hub signals northern surge shift Copy
REITs
SA REITs rally as distribution growth tops 10%
Listed Property
Fortress surges on strong demand and low vacancies
Offshore
Buying Property Offshore? 5 things South Africans must know
Student
NEW RESEARCH: Where SA’s student housing money is going
Offices
Smarter offices are becoming a competitive advantage
Retail
Retail growth slows as consumers value engineer their spend
Industrial
Billions fuel Gqeberha's property market boom
Green Buildings
Green offices beat traditional buildings by 28% over 10 years
Mixed Use
Sandton Gate central powers Joburg’s mixed-use shift
Apartments & Flats
Umhlanga property launch sells 97 apartments in three hours
Hospitality
The Club Med effect: KZN’s coastal market inflection
Senior Living
Renishaw Hills: Coastal living meets investment growth
Affordable Housing
Green affordable housing sets new inner-city benchmark
Luxury Residential
Cape Town Waterfront luxury sales hit record highs
Business Broking
Liquidations fall 23%, but property sector pressure persists
Multi Family
Octodec bets big on residential growth strategy
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Expert Insights
IOTY 2026: The finalists are in, who will take the title?
Data & Reports
Research ReportsHouse Price Growth accelerates but peak Is near
South Africa’s house price growth hit 7.1%, led by the Western Cape, but rising inflation and global risks could slow momentum in 2026
Research ReportsCape Town rates shock: Check your property value now
Cape Town’s new GV2025 property valuations could raise municipal rates from July 2026, making it vital for homeowners to check and object if needed
Research ReportsOil surge triggers work and housing shift: 6 Scenarios & solutions
Rising fuel prices could reshape remote work, commuting, and housing demand, forcing South African metros to adapt through smarter property strategies
Research ReportsFrom Data to deals: The new property currency
AI-powered valuations and 30 years of property data give agents pricing power as Western Cape demand, bond trends and buyer age shifts reshape deals
Research ReportsRising Tenant Risk Amid Strong Rental Growth
Economic stability and confidence are fueling South Africa’s property recovery, strengthening leasing, investment, and long-term sector resilience
