Property Brief – June 2026

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In this month’s Property Brief, South Africa’s economy continues to demonstrate resilience despite the inflationary impact of higher fuel prices and ongoing conflict in the Middle East. While inflation increased to 4% in April and interest rates were raised in response, several economic indicators remain encouraging.

The Reserve Bank’s leading Business Cycle Indicator reached a four-year high, increasing by 7.5% year-on-year, while the rand strengthened by 3.5% against the US dollar during May. Investor confidence also remained positive, with the JSE All Share Index recording annual growth of 21%.

Within the residential property market, home loan applications continued to outperform 2020 levels, remaining 12% higher than Q1 2020 and achieving year-on-year growth of 6% during Q2. Average home prices increased by 9% for first-time buyers and 8.6% for all buyers, comfortably exceeding the inflation rate. Homebuyer incomes also continued their upward trajectory, reaching an average monthly income of R68,800. However, rising interest rates and stricter lending conditions have started to influence market activity.

The full list of data points included in the June 2026 Property Brief is as follows:

We trust this month’s BetterBond Property Brief provides valuable insight into the trends shaping South Africa’s housing market and broader economic environment.

Missed last month’s insights? Read the May 2026 BetterBond Property Brief here.