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• Self-Employed Buyers Surge as South Africa’s First-Time Homeowner Demographic Becomes Younger and More Female

  Published: Apr 18, 2026

  Section: Companies & Industry

  Standard Bank data reveals a 33 percent increase in new loan registrations for self-employed individuals in 2025, signaling a major shift in South Africa’s property market. The fir...

• Mortgage Rates Projected to Break 6 Percent Barrier by Late 2026 as Affordability Pressures Ease

  Published: Feb 18, 2026

  Section: Market Trends

  Leading financial institutions and housing agencies forecast that 30-year fixed mortgage rates will stabilize between 6.1% and 6.3% throughout 2026, with some analysts predicting a...