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EPISODE · Mar 18, 2026 · 18 MIN

IT'S MY HOUSE: South African Rental Growth slows as Cost Bites

from Kaya Biz · host Gugulethu Mfuphi

South African rental property growth stalled in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the latest data from PayProp South Africa. The data points to tightening in tenant affordability in an economy that's seeing sluggish income growth. To unpack how rental agents, landlords, and investors are navigating this, we spoke to PayProp's Commercial Director for South Africa, Michelle Dickens. Kaya FM

South African rental property growth stalled in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the latest data from PayProp South Africa. The data points to tightening in tenant affordability in an economy that's seeing sluggish income growth. To unpack how rental agents, landlords, and investors are navigating this, we spoke to PayProp's Commercial Director for South Africa, Michelle Dickens.

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South African rental property growth stalled in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the latest data from PayProp South Africa. The data points to tightening in tenant affordability in an economy that's seeing sluggish income growth. To unpack...

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