Mild deterioration in Residential affordability for 2015
2015 could see further mild deterioration in residential and residential-related affordability, if our expectations of slightly stronger house price inflation prove true.
Repo rate remains unchanged at 5.75%
The repo rate will remain unchanged at 5.75%, new Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago.
FNB House Price Index growth rate slows again
October 2014 House Price Index growth rate slows again, but a "re-acceleration" of sorts may be near.
Unemployment rate in South Africa sits at 25.4% in third quarter 2014
South Africa's unemployment rate decreased slightly from 25.5% in the second quarter to 25.4% in the third quarter.
Reserve Bank appoints Lesetja Kganyago as new governor
Lesetja Kganyago has been appointed the new governor of the Reserve Bank.
September 2014 house price index growth rate slows again
September 2014 House Price Index growth rate slows again, but a "re-acceleration" of sorts may be near
Repo rate unchanged, GDP forecast revised down
The Reserve Bank on Thursday kept the repo rate unchanged at 5,75% per annum amid concerns over inflation and economic growth.
Reserve Bank raise repo rate to 5.75%
The Reserve Bank has decided to raise the repo rate by 25 basis points, taking it to 5.75%, Governor Gill Marcus said on Thursday.
Monetary Policy Committee keep repo rate unchanged at 5.5%
The Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has left the repo rate unchanged at 5.5% per annum.
Overview of repo rate increase on the property market
The half point increase in the repo rate announced by the Reserve Bank on Wednesday (29 January 2014) certainly sent a shock wave through markets.
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