Early Breakfast with Africa Melane
Property
Playlist by Early Breakfast with Africa MelaneAfrica Melane takes you through the various elements in the property. Keep up to date with the changes and new protocols in the property market.Follow the podcast:
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Why affordable housing in the Western Cape is disappearing
Africa Melane speaks to Deon van Zyl, Chairperson of the Western Cape Property Development Forum, about the growing affordable housing crisis in the province. As more working South Africans are priced out of the property market, they unpack what's driving soaring home prices and what developers and…
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Property: Multiple buyers, one home: How to secure the best and fair outcome
Jacob Moshokoa speaks to Property Practitioner, Samantha Roberts about navigating multiple offers in the property market. They discuss why the highest offer isn't always the best one, what buyers and sellers should consider before signing on the dotted line, and how transparency and financial prepa…
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Property: How to ensure you get your security deposit back
Jacob Moshokoa speaks to PG van der Linde about how tenants can maximise their chances of getting their full security deposit back when moving out of a rental property. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings …
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Property: Should you pay for viewing a property?
A listener in Cape Town says they were required to pay an application fee before viewing a property, raising concerns about fairness and transparency. Africa Melane speaks to luxury property expert Victor Ngomane about whether this is standard practice or a warning sign in today’s tight rental mark…
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Property: Smart home surge reshapes South Africa’s property market
Smart homes are quickly becoming the new standard in South Africa, with energy security, smart monitoring, and advanced safety features leading buyer demand. Africa Melane speaks to Quewen Webb, divisional manager at Smarthomes, about what’s driving the shift and what buyers are now prioritising in…
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Property: What you should be doing once the bond is paid off
Africa Melane speaks to an estate agent about what homeowners should do after paying off their bond, and how a debt-free property can become a tool for long-term wealth creation and investment planning. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced…
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Property: Decorex Cape Town 2026 embraces the ‘Soft Life’
Africa Melane unpacks what to expect from Decorex Africa 2026, as the continent’s leading décor and design showcase returns with a focus on comfort, creativity and intentional living, bringing immersive experiences and over 600 exhibitors to Cape Town and Johannesburg. Early Breakfast with Africa …
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Property: Airbnb crime wave raises alarm for hosts in South Africa
Africa Melane speaks to Lethabo Lee Ntshudisane on the rise in Airbnb-related theft, unpacking the risks for hosts, the realities guests should be aware of, and what practical steps can be taken to make short-term rental experiences safer for everyone involved. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane i…
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Property: Renting vs owning, what's the smarter move in 2026
Zain Johnson speaks to luxury property expert Victor Ngomane about what really matters when choosing between renting and owning and what the smarter move is in 2026. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you…
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Property: PIE Amendment Bill, relief for landlords or risk for the vulnerable
Africa Melane speaks to Ebo Quagraine, CEO of Propertyzz.com, on the proposed amendments to South Africa’s eviction laws, as the Department of Human Settlements looks to clamp down on illegal land occupations, reduce legal delays, and restore confidence in the property market while maintaining prot…
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