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Over 2,400 property enquiries went unanswered in just one month, costing Zimbabwean agents thousands in lost commissions. A new CRM platform hopes to turn missed messages into closed deals.
A R1 billion luxury branded development is heading to South Africa’s coast. The project signals growing global appetite for high-end lifestyle estates in the country.
Higher borrowing costs were expected to slow the housing market—but buyers aren't backing down. Homes across South Africa are now selling faster than they were just months ago.
Property fires in Bulawayo have surged 60% this year, with ageing electrical systems emerging as the biggest threat. City officials warn that poor wiring, overloaded circuits and weak safety compliance are putting homes and businesses at growing risk.
Tanzania’s mortgage market grew nearly 11% year-on-year despite relatively high lending rates. Rising housing demand and steady economic growth are helping drive expansion across the sector.
As temperatures drop, everyday heating methods are becoming a major danger in South African homes. Authorities warn that preventable fires and carbon monoxide incidents are claiming lives and destroying property.
A new wave of organised crime is hitting South African households. Criminal syndicates are now targeting specific high-value items that many homeowners don’t even realise are at risk.
South Africa’s richest man has come out on top in a fierce boardroom fight over a R2.3 billion Stellenbosch property deal. The dispute, which broke down a long-standing friendship, has now been settled in his favour.
A Hillcrest home has been frozen after investigators linked it to a multimillion-rand UIF relief fraud scheme. Authorities say the property may have been bought using funds meant for pandemic worker support.