Eastern Cape property guide

Jeffrey's Bay
Addo Elephant Park
Eastern Cape Landscape
Stormvoël at night

Province Overview

For many prospective homeowners the tranquility of most of the cities in this lush province is a big drawing card. From the holiday favourite of Jeffreys Bay to the family friendly city of Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), everyone lives at a different pace and with its natural beauty and plethora of outdoor activities it’s easy to see why.

With the lure of the picturesque coast and enchanting landscape even the rental properties in the Eastern Cape affords you with a tranquility you will be hard pressed to find anywhere else. You will find apartments and houses to rent for the long term and short term here.

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Disposable income on the rise for South African tenants
Market & Opinion
Disposable income on the rise for South African tenants
04 Mar 2024
South African tenants are in a better financial position than at the end of 2022 despite high-interest rates and inflation – great news for rental agents and landlords who rely on timely rent payments.
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Residential rental vacancies at 6 year low
Market & Opinion
Residential rental vacancies at 6 year low
12 Dec 2023
Demand for residential rental property remains strong with residential rental vacancies nationally declining to 6.76% in the third quarter of 2023, the lowest quarter since 2017, according to the latest TPN Credit Bureau Vacancy Survey Report. Year-on-year, overall vacancies have decreased by 11.52% on average.
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Top Cape coastal holiday home hotspots for 2023
Market & Opinion
Top Cape coastal holiday home hotspots for 2023
08 Dec 2023
Are you heading to the coast for the summer holidays and looking to invest in a holiday home or an Airbnb rental investment? We find out what the top hotspots are according to the experts.
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More tenants are paying rent but rental escalations are slowing as consumers feel the pinch
Market & Opinion
More tenants are paying rent but rental escalations are slowing as consumers feel the pinch
13 Nov 2023
Despite a tough economy and constrained household budgets, for the third consecutive quarter more tenants are paying their rent and the number of tenants in good standing has continued to improve.
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