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May interest rate hike to have different impacts on South Africa’s property market segments

First-time buyers, in particular, may face growing affordability pressures and could delay entering the market while they wait for more favourable lending conditions.

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Property sector urges South Africans to buy smart after repo rate hike

SARB raised the repo rate 25bps, pushing the prime lending rate to 10.5% amid fuel, tariff and inflationary pressures already straining household budgets. Bond applications still grew 6.2% YoY and home prices hit record highs — waiting for cuts risks a costlier entry point; stress-test affordability at current rates before committing.

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May interest rate hike to have different impacts on South Africa’s property market segments

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Property sector urges South Africans to buy smart after repo rate hike

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SA financial sector at critical crossroads ahead of interest rate decision

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