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Dated market notes with the investor implication spelled out, not press releases. Figures come from named sources and should be re-verified before you transact. For the underlying data series, see the Lightstone market data guide and the 2026 to 2027 forecast.

2 pages · updated August 2026

Market updates

What moved in the Western Cape market and what it means for a buyer underwriting a deal now.

Market update

Cape Town Luxury Sales Hit R11.3bn Record in 2025

Atlantic Seaboard and City Bowl luxury sales hit R11.3bn in 2025, up 26%. Ross Levin data: 116 deals above R20m and a R157.55m Clifton record sale.

Aug 2026

Market update

Western Cape Property Forecast: 7.4-9.3% Growth in 2026

Western Cape prices forecast 7.4-9.3% growth in 2026 vs 6% nationally. Prime Cape Town may consolidate at 5-7% as semigration meets tight inventory.

Aug 2026

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