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What’s ahead for real estate 2026: the comeback year
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What’s ahead for real estate 2026: the comeback year

Commentary from top real estate personalities may help you decide whether 2026 is the year for you to buy, sell, rent, or invest in a residential property.

Declutter to sell (or stay): why January is the best time to reset your home’s value
Property Advice

Declutter to sell (or stay): why January is the best time to reset your home’s value

Decluttering in January can boost your home’s appeal, functionality and value—whether you’re selling or staying.

Six safety & security tips for South African homeowners
Property Advice

Six safety & security tips for South African homeowners

Practical, layered security tips to help South African homeowners protect their properties, families, and long-term property value.

Home security must-haves
Property Advice

Home security must-haves

Ensuring adequate home security is a critical factor for homeowners across South Africa, not only for personal safety but also for meeting insurance requirements.

Key characteristics of starter homes
Property Advice

Key characteristics of starter homes

A starter home is a small but affordable property, designed to attract first time home buyers and small families.

Renovations to a sectional title
Property Advice

Renovations to a sectional title

Learn the rules for renovating a sectional title property, including Body Corporate approvals, legal requirements, and avoiding costly mistakes.

How women are reshaping South Africa’s property market
Property Advice

How women are reshaping South Africa’s property market

REMAX Southern Africa explores how women are increasingly influencing trends within the South African property market.

REMAX national housing report Q2 2025
Property Advice

REMAX national housing report Q2 2025

High interest rates slow SA sales, yet RE/MAX posts double-digit growth with Western Cape homes selling in days.

Equity release in South Africa: Financial solution for retirees
Property Advice

Equity release in South Africa: Financial solution for retirees

Struggling to make ends meet in retirement? Equity release lets you unlock your home’s value — here’s how it works.