South Africa’s R2 Trillion Housing Opportunity Remains Untapped
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Millions of South Africans can afford a home but still can't access one. A market worth more than R2 trillion is being held back by financing gaps and limited housing supply.
South Africa's affordable housing "gap market" represents a property opportunity worth more than R2 trillion, according to new industry research.
The market serves households earning too much to qualify for subsidised housing but too little to access traditional home financing, leaving millions caught between the two systems.
Experts say the shortage of suitable homes and limited private investment continue to widen the housing deficit despite strong demand. Unlocking finance, increasing housing supply, and encouraging greater investor participation could transform one of the country's largest untapped residential property markets.
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