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How seasonal trends shape South African property investmentAs South Africa moves into winter, a seasonal dip in property transactions is expected, however this period is proving to be less of a freeze and more of a strategic pause. For buyers, investors and developers alike, winter is no longer simply a slow season. It’s an opportunity to recalibrate and act decisively in a market that continues to evolve.Semigration to the Western Cape Slows – But demand remains resilientRecent trends indicate that while the Western Cape remains a popular choice, a growing number of South Africans are reconsidering their moves or opting to return to the economic heartland of Gauteng. This shift marks an inflection point in what has been a dominant trend in the national property market over the past five years.Property market reacts to unchanged repo rateHere’s what the SARB's Monetary Policy Committee's decision to keep the repurchase rate at 7.5% per annum, and the prime rate steady at 11%, means for those in the property market.