Real Estate Investor

10/06/2026

How is AI reshaping property development? What role does urban design play in creating more sustainable, efficient and people-focused spaces?

Join SAPOA's Education Webinar on Property Development & Urban Design as industry experts unpack emerging trends, real-world challenges and practical solutions shaping the future of the built environment.

Key topics include:
• The impact of AI on the property industry
• Building life cycle impact on asset management and development
• Workplace strategy trends
• Integrated development processes and case studies
• Creating authentic urban experiences
• Sustainable and timeless design principles

📅 23 June 2026
🕙 10:00 – 12:00

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and earn CPD-accredited learning.

Register today and secure your place: https://sapoa.org.za/event/sapoa-edu-webinar-the-property-development-urban-design/

10/06/2026

More than half of all home loan applications in South Africa now require no deposit, as buyers look for faster and more affordable ways to enter the property market.

With banks approving record numbers of 100% and cost-inclusive home loans, homeownership is becoming more accessible for qualified buyers.

Read more: https://www.rei.co.za/blog-posts/zero-deposit-home-loans-hit-record-highs

Zero-deposit home loans are hitting record highs as banks approve more 100% and cost-inclusive bonds, helping buyers enter SA’s property market faster

10/06/2026

Should a 116-year-old golf course make way for up to 6,700 new homes?

Cape Town’s proposed redevelopment of the King David Mowbray Golf Club precinct has sparked a major debate around housing, infrastructure, green space and the future of urban development.

Supporters see an opportunity to address housing demand. Opponents warn of increased pressure on infrastructure and the loss of a valuable community asset.

Read more: https://www.rei.co.za/blog-posts/golf-course-showdown-sparks-battle-over-cape-towns-future

Have your say before 6 July 2026: www.infinity.capetown/mowbray | [email protected] | 021 834 1600

Cape Town’s King David Mowbray golf course plan sparks debate over housing, green space, infrastructure and the future of Pinelands as residents push back

10/06/2026

What comes first: the property or the structure?

Many investors focus on finding the right property but overlook how they should own it.

Join our free webinar as we explore the differences between owning property in your personal name, through a company, or through a trust, and why the right structure matters.

25 June 2026
18h30 to 19h30
Online | Free to attend

Register here: https://bit.ly/4nXYSwk

10/06/2026

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09/06/2026

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09/06/2026

What if the next great property opportunity isn't a new development, but an old building?

Across South Africa, vacant offices, hotels and warehouses are being transformed into residential apartments, student housing and mixed use developments.

As affordable housing demand rises and commercial vacancies increase, adaptive reuse is creating new opportunities for investors while helping revitalise entire urban precincts.

Read more: https://www.rei.co.za/blog-posts/from-empty-offices-to-property-goldmines

Empty offices, hotels and warehouses are becoming urban property goldmines as adaptive reuse unlocks affordable housing and long-term rental income growth

09/06/2026

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09/06/2026

Short-Term Rentals, Beyond Investment: https://youtu.be/xmo5lOFsWBs

09/06/2026

You found the right property. But is your deposit protected?

Property deals can collapse before transfer, leaving buyers facing delays, disputes and uncertainty over funds that often represent 10% to 20% of the purchase price.

Before transferring money, make sure you know where your deposit is held and how it is protected.

Read more: https://www.rei.co.za/blog-posts/property-deal-collapses-is-your-deposit-really-safe

Property deals can collapse before transfer, making deposit protection, release conditions and cybercrime checks vital before buyers transfer money first