What the SARB 50 basis points repo rate increase mean for property owners
The SARBs Monetary Policy Committee has raised the repo rate by 50 basis points taking it to 6. 75% during its first meeting in 2016.
House prices a signal of gloom
The trouble with house prices is because of a booming market that causes consequence of upbeat consumer confidence.
South Africa’s unemployment rate increased to 25.5% in the third quarter of 2015
South Africa’s unemployment rate increased to 25.5% in the third quarter of 2015, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) said on Tuesday.
Economic pressures in store for listed property in South Africa
South African listed property holds its own compared with other global regions so far this year but economic pressures are set to bring volatility to bear on property markets worldwide.
SA Listed Property total returns at 0.83% trail SA Equities in September 2015
According to Catalyst Fund Managers, the yield to maturity on the Long Term Government Bond Index weakened by 5bps to end the month at 8.44% (8.39% - 31st August 2015).
Repo rate to remain unchanged at 5.75%
The repo rate is to remain unchanged at 5.75% per annum, the Reserve Bank said.
Reserve Bank keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.75%
The Reserve Bank has kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.75% per annum.
ooba signal a favourable outlook for the South African property market in 2015
Year-on-year property statistics released by ooba, South Africa's largest bond originator, signal a favourable outlook for the South African property market in 2015.
Unchanged repo rate widely welcomed by the property market
The repo rate is to remain unchanged at 5.75%, Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago said.
John Loos discusses how interest rate levels affect the household sector
How appropriate are interest rate levels for the household sector?
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