Commercial and Industrial News
22 Apr 2026
How higher costs are reshaping Cape Town’s residential property market
If you happened to buy a residential property in Cape Town in 2021 or 2022, you should not be surprised to learn that its growth in value has already hit seven digits. However, it’s not just property values that are rising sharply: municipal bills and rates are following suit and Cape Town homeowners (especially those who bought their properties for more affordable prices in years gone by) are struggling to keep up. 3Cube Property Solutions considers Cape Town’s increasingly contentious rates, their impact on homeownership and their possible contribution to reverse semigration.
