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South Africa’s residential property market is settling into a more measured phase following a period of elevated interest rates. But the underlying pressures shaping demand for affordable housing have not eased. It is against this market backdrop that TUHF is becoming Tuhf Capital — a specialist property finance and growth partner for ambitious entrepreneurs building scalable property businesses.

Conveniently located close to Sandton’s financial district, major transport routes and Johannesburg’s key airports, the prestigious residential enclaves of Hyde Park and Sandhurst continue to demonstrate remarkable resilience and sustained demand at the upper end of the market. WORDS & PHOTOS: SUPPLIED Recent sales data from Lightstone reveal a clear resurgence in high-value residential activity, with both suburbs recording some of their strongest transaction volumes in a decade.

The first half of 2026 has marked a clear shift in the short-term insurance risk landscape, with weather-related catastrophes emerging as the largest force on claims costs, says PSG Insure CEO, Cedric Masondo. WORDS & PHOTOS: SUPPLIED He notes that what was a comparatively benign catastrophe environment a year ago has moved into an elevated phase, with the frequency and severity of floods, storms and wildfires all rising.

Sandton City has introduced a new pick-up and drop-off facility on Sandton Drive, designed to make every visit safer and more efficient, and to improve the experience for the growing number of shoppers making use of e-hailing services, such as Uber and Bolt, to access the centre.

As environmental pressures continue to reshape urban and residential landscapes, biodiversity is becoming an increasingly important part of sustainable living. While conservation is often associated with protected reserves and large-scale environmental initiatives, some of the most meaningful ecological contributions can begin much closer to home in our own gardens.

For many young South Africans, owning a home may feel harder to reach than it did for previous generations. Rising property prices, higher living costs, and economic pressure have changed how young people enter the property market. But FNB says that young buyers have not given up on climbing the property ladder. Instead, they are finding different and more practical ways to get there.

In the forestry, landscaping and garden sector, diesel does not just power machines. It moves teams, transports equipment, delivers stock, keeps contractors on site and service networks running. In South Africa, as in much of the world, fuel prices have reached unprecedented levels following disruptions to global oil supply. Diesel is no longer just a secondary cost. It is now actively shaping decisions across the sector.

Instead of stepping away from the property market, South Africa’s mature buyers are emerging as one of its most influential segments, spending more on homes than any other age group. According to BetterBond’s year-on-year data for April, over 60 buyers have seen average purchase prices rise by 8.05% year-on-year, underscoring their continued influence in the housing market.

Buying property in a region you do not live in carries a particular set of risks – not because the market is unfamiliar, but because the process requires more planning, more due diligence and more reliance on the right people on the ground. WORDS & PHOTOS: NEWSDESK The KZN North Coast is drawing increasing numbers of buyers from Gauteng, the Western Cape and beyond South Africa’s borders. If you are one of them, here is what you need to have in order before you sign anything.

Losing a loved one is difficult enough, but when that loss results in an inheritance from another country, it can also bring unexpected legal, financial and administrative hurdles. Harry Sherzer, CEO of Future Forex shares his expertise on the estate process – he urges beneficiaries to have their compliance documentation at hand.