31/08/2026
The Lifestyle Premium, What Are South African Home Buyers Really Willing to Pay More For?
For generations, the golden rule of property has been "location, location, location" and while location remains one of the biggest drivers of property value, today's South African home buyers are increasingly looking beyond the suburb name on the title deed. Instead, they're placing a premium on something less tangible but equally valuable: lifestyle.
The way people live has changed dramatically over the past decade – even in the last five years. Hybrid working, rising concerns about safety, the impact of load shedding, water shortages, and a growing desire for healthier, more balanced lifestyles have reshaped what buyers expect from a home.
Increasingly, buyers are willing to pay more for properties that enhance their daily lives, even if it means compromising on size or choosing a different neighbourhood.
For sellers and buyers alike, understanding this "lifestyle premium" offers valuable insight into where the South African property market is headed.
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The way people live has changed dramatically over the past decade, even in the last five years.