Cape Town Property

Bree Street's R1bn buying frenzy

Tricolt Group's new 23-storey development, The Madison, on Bree Street, Cape Town, achieved a staggering R1.255 billion in off-plan sales on its launch day, marking the biggest…

Ash Müller

7 min read

Unique selling point: Blok’s THIRTEENONUP in Greenpoint, Cape Town, sits a short walk from the park, the promenade and the Waterfront. The location works across buyer types. The development launches on 8 July. Photo: Supplied

CAPE TOWN PROPERTY

5 JUL 2026

What it takes to keep building a city

Cape Town's property development scene is experiencing a significant boom, with new construction sites even needing to import tower cranes. This article delves into how developer…

Ash Müller

6 min read

Due diligence: Groot Constantia wine estate in Cape Town was built in the 17th century. If a structure is older than 60 years, you should assume
that heritage legislation might apply unless proven otherwise. Photo: Martinvl

ATLANTIC SEABOARD

22 MAR 2026

Best check the law before renovating

Many Cape Town buyers discover too late that heritage protections can override zoning and building plans, turning dream projects into costly legal battles

Ash Müller

4 min read

The City of Cape Town has announced housing development that is ‘moving towards inclusion’ – but inclusion for whom? Photo: File

AFFORDABLE HOUSING

13 AUG 2025

‘Inclusive’ housing a start but we need deeper affordability in Cape Town

True inclusion means deep affordability, long-term protections and treating housing, not as an asset class, but as a right

Nicola van der Westhuizen

8 min read