South African Households Face Strain Amid Iran Conflict
South African households face financial strain as Iran conflict drives oil prices up, pushing inflation past 5% and forcing rate…
Kolkata Metro to test new stretch Oct 10
Kolkata Metro will test the Orange Line’s Beleghata-to-Sector V stretch on Oct 10, targeting regular passenger service by late December…
JETOUR unveils self-sustaining electric vehicles with solar and water tech
JETOUR unveils self-sustaining electric vehicles with solar and water tech,…
UAE workers can stretch annual leave for nine-day break around
UAE workers can create a nine-day break around National Day…
GBCSA hosts 19th Green Building Convention in Cape Town
The Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA) hosts the 19th…
South Africa’s fastest-growing property trend
South Africa's fastest-growing property trend as estate living overtakes freehold homes. Lightstone data reveals a shift to security and amenities.
Rental Growth Outpaces Inflation as Tenant Financial Strain Grows
Rental growth outpaces inflation, yet tenant financial strain grows as payment momentum slows, highlighting household budget challenges.
Lightstone uses AI to price South African properties
Lightstone leverages AI to price South African properties using three decades of records, reshaping 2026 real estate valuations.
Cape Town property owners urged to check valuations before deadline
Cape Town property owners must verify valuations before July 2026 to avoid higher rates under GV2025’s 970,000-property reassessment.
Luxury hotels outpace supply growth in Australia and New Zealand
Bloemhof named Dorp van die Jaar despite lower property values
Bloemhof is named 2025 Dorp van die Jaar by Kwêla, celebrating its strong community despite lower property values.
South African landlords slash rents amid demand slowdown
South African landlords slash rents by up to 7.1% as demand slows, with Western Cape prices dropping R1,350 monthly amid…
Judge blocks New York’s algorithmic rent-setting law
A federal judge blocks New York’s law banning algorithmic rent-setting, halting enforcement while RealPage’s lawsuit against the state measure continues.
UAE and Congo trade deal takes effect
UAE and Congo trade deal takes effect, eliminating duties on nearly all traded goods and streamlining customs processes.
German Investor Bets on Middle East Football Domains’ Value
German investor Philipp Redeker acquires Middle East football domains, leveraging global recognition and sport's commercial growth for potential value.
Mubadala Capital raises $5bn with Apollo as minority investor
Mubadala Capital secures $5bn funding with Apollo as minority investor, accelerating its global expansion and strategic growth.
