Property group Remax’s National Housing Report Q1 2026 indicated that there has been an increase in first-time buyers and returning buyers despite economic uncertainty.
There has been an increase in first-time buyers and returning buyers despite economic uncertainty, according to Estate agent Remax’s National Housing Report Q1 2026..
Adrian Goslett, CEO and Regional Director of REMAX Southern Africa, said that during the first two months of 2026, average house prices reached a milestone, with positive real increases recorded for both first-time buyers (FTBs) and repeat buyers through BetterBond’s origination service.
Goslett added that while the property market entered 2026 on a strong footing, geopolitical tensions created a more challenging economic environment as the quarter progressed.
“Rising uncertainty placed pressure on inflation expectations worldwide, prompting central banks, including the South African Reserve Bank, to adopt a more cautious approach towards the middle of the year,” he said.
