Mpumalanga property guide

Province Overview

Situated just north of Gauteng, Mpumalanga is an agriculturally rich province with fantastic real estate investment opportunities. Boasting with breathtaking country living properties and large family homes surrounded by natural beauty. Towns such as Dullstroom offers the perfect weekend getaway while the hustle and bustle of Witbank attract young families. Rental properties in Mpumalanga is a varied selection - from the newly developed to the more established in the smaller towns. The increase of economic activities in areas such as Nelspruit, has been the driving factor behind the demand for rental properties.

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National Rent Growth Hits 5.6% as Landlords Regain Lost Ground
Market & Opinion
National Rent Growth Hits 5.6% as Landlords Regain Lost Ground
17 Jun 2025
South Africa’s residential rental market kicked off 2025 with its best performance in years, according to the latest PayProp Rental Index. Average national rental growth reached 5.6% in Q1, the strongest quarterly increase since Q3 2017, pushing the average rent to R9 132.  Growth peaked in February, which saw a year-on-year increase of 6%, the highest monthly growth recorded since August 2017.
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The suburban renaissance: how the residential property market is transforming
Market & Opinion
The suburban renaissance: how the residential property market is transforming
28 Jan 2025
Urbanisation has been a key watchword for the past two decades and, whilst cities are still attracting droves of job seekers and young professionals looking to establish themselves, it’s much less of a one-way street since the pandemic and many of those who can, are opting to live in the suburbs.
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South Africa’s Rental Market in Q3 2024: Growth, Affordability, and Provincial Trends
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South Africa’s Rental Market in Q3 2024: Growth, Affordability, and Provincial Trends
04 Dec 2024
outh Africa’s rental market saw robust growth in Q3 2024, with average rents increasing to R8,856 and tenant affordability improving. For the first time since early 2023, tenants spent less than 30% of their income on rent, thanks to rising disposable incomes and easing debt pressures. The Western Cape led provincial growth at 9.3%, while Gauteng experienced slower growth at 3.1%. Lower inflation and interest rate cuts are expected to further strengthen tenant finances and support sustainable rental market growth.
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