SA Rental Market Hits Record Low In Tenant Arrears – What’s Driving The Shift?
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South Africa’s rental market just hit a milestone only 17% of tenants are behind on rent, the lowest arrears ever recorded by the PayProp Rental Index. We speak to André van Rooyen, National Head of Sales at PayProp, about the Q2 2025 rental trends shaping the market.
We unpack why national rental growth slowed to 5% year-on-year, the role of major provinces like Gauteng, KZN, and the Western Cape in cooling the average, and why Limpopo’s rental boom (+12.5%) is one to watch.
André also explains what these numbers mean for landlords, tenants, and investors from record-low arrears and real-term gains to the growing gap between fast-rising smaller provinces and moderating big metros.
We unpack why national rental growth slowed to 5% year-on-year, the role of major provinces like Gauteng, KZN, and the Western Cape in cooling the average, and why Limpopo’s rental boom (+12.5%) is one to watch.
André also explains what these numbers mean for landlords, tenants, and investors from record-low arrears and real-term gains to the growing gap between fast-rising smaller provinces and moderating big metros.
