Cape Town Housing Market Defies National Slowdown, Surges Ahead in 2025

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South Africa’s Mother City is defying broader housing market trends, posting double-digit contributions to national price inflation and establishing itself as the country’s most resilient metro market.

According to Realty+, Residential property prices in Cape Town have risen roughly 8.5% year over year in 2025, outpacing the national average by a wide margin, according to provincial and metro indices. Unlike previous upswings concentrated in a few prime neighbourhoods, the latest gains have been broad based, spanning across both established suburbs and high-demand luxury enclaves.

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Analysts point to improving affordability dynamics as a critical driver. Inflation eased to 3.3% in August 2025, while the South African Reserve Bank’s ongoing rate cutting cycle has lowered borrowing costs. The prime lending rate now sits at 10.5%, with the repo at 7.0%, down from the highs of 2023–24. The stronger rand has further bolstered demand, particularly from foreign buyers drawn to Cape Town’s trophy suburbs such as Constantia, Fresnaye and Bantry Bay.

For homeowners, the environment remains favourable. Inventory levels are tight, motivated buyers are active, and conditions are tilting in sellers’ favour.

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