Lara Stroud Urbanyx Properties

30/07/2025

Bricks, Bonds & Battle of the Sexes — Guess Who’s Winning in SA Property?

When it comes to buying property, men and women don't just have different priorities – they’re transforming the housing market in fundamentally different ways...

16/07/2025

Not all dogs are made for indoor living! 🐕 Here are 5 breeds that might just turn your dream home into a demolition zone.

Discover the five dog breeds that a South African vet warns may not be the best fit for your family, considering their unique challenges and care requirements.

14/07/2025

"Why are South Africans swapping braais for beaches? Mauritius might just have the answer."

Rich South Africans are increasingly buying real estate in one of Africa’s island countries in the Indian Ocean.

11/07/2025

Exciting news for online shoppers!

The online shopping landscape in South Africa is set to undergo a significant transformation with the official opening of a local warehouse by the fast-growing e-commerce platform, Temu:

11/07/2025

The establishment of a Temu warehouse in South Africa signals a major shift in the local e-commerce landscape, potentially increasing competition for small businesses and local retailers. Could this move stimulate job creation and infrastructure growth, or will it further challenge the sustainability of our local economy?

The online shopping landscape in South Africa is set to undergo a significant transformation with the official opening of a local warehouse by the fast-growing e-commerce platform, Temu:

07/07/2025

Understanding the difference could keep you from being locked into an agreement that will sometimes not work for you.

The type of mandate that you grant to your agent could make the difference between a successful sale in a short period, or your property simply sitting on the market.

24/06/2025

I've always believed in building wealth with Property.

Renting is increasingly seen as a strategic financial decision. Whether you’re working towards a deposit or exploring more flexible ways to grow your wealth, renting can offer the space, stability and financial control needed to build your future on your own terms.

12/06/2025

When one rises, the other feels the squeeze — and round we go again.

South African property CEOs have welcomed the recent interest rate cut by the Reserve Bank, but they’re also not convinced this will continue.

10/05/2025

2025 is looking good!

10/05/2025

22/01/2023

Hope you heard it here first!

The fall of an Icon!

https://www.iol.co.za/capeargus/news/muizenbergs-notorious-peppermint-palace-demolished-dec10d10-61e6-4fb3-8370-6e3110c7e0ff

Farewell Peppermint Palace.

After years of standing idle, Muizenberg’s notorious “Peppermint Palace”, considered an eyesore by locals, and the site of the former Atlantic Hotel, is finally being demolished