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Zebinvest Real Estate Development is committed to advancing industry knowledge by regularly publishing news articles, thought leadership articles, educational content, research insights, case studies, and white papers.
Our focus is on leasehold development and the evolving dynamics of the Western Cape property market. Through these publications, we aim to inform, inspire, and engage stakeholders across the property value chain - providing valuable perspectives on innovative development models, market trends, policy implications, and investment opportunities.
Real Estate Insights on Cape Town’s West Coast
Cape Town’s West Coast region is experiencing sustained momentum driven by semigration, lifestyle demand, and significant infrastructure investment. Once considered holiday or retirement territory, towns from Yzerfontein south to Velddrif - from Langebaan to Elands Bay - are now staging grounds for residential, retirement, commercial, hospitality and mixed‑use development opportunities.
Warren Brusse
Aug 283 min read
Western Cape Property Market Research
The Western Cape continues to be South Africa's top-performing property region, with house price inflation tracking at 8 to 9% annually versus a 5.2% national average. Investment is buoyed by semigration from Gauteng and KZN - 92,000 working-aged adults relocated during the past two years, 68% holding tertiary qualifications. The combination of strong demographic inflows and constrained supply underpins our 10-year forecast:
Residential capital growth: 7–10% p.a and Income yi
Warren Brusse
Jul 313 min read
Zebinvest Market Insights: Key Trends Driving Residential Demand in the Western Cape
Zebinvest Real Estate Development has undertaken detailed research into residential market trends across the Western Cape to guide investment decisions and refine our Leasehold Development Solution.
Warren Brusse
Jul 43 min read
Unlocking Value in the Cape Winelands and Boland Region: A Real Estate Market Outlook
The Cape Winelands and surrounding Boland towns – including Stellenbosch, Paarl, Franschhoek, Wellington, Somerset West, and Robertson – continue to cement their position as one of South Africa’s most desirable real estate investment destinations. Renowned for their scenic beauty, quality lifestyle, and strong infrastructure, these regions are increasingly attracting high-income earners, retirees, remote professionals, and international buyers.
Warren Brusse
Jul 44 min read
Leasehold Development in South Africa: Trends, Models, and Case Studies
At Zebinvest, we actively seek out strategic land partnerships that preserve ownership, reduce upfront costs, and co-create enduring urban value.
Warren Brusse
Jun 273 min read
Unlocking the Power of Leasehold: A Shared-Value Model for South Africa’s Urban Future
Leasehold development is not new, but its potential to transform South Africa’s urban landscape is only just being realised. At Zebinvest Real Estate Development, we view leasehold as a foundational model for inclusive, sustainable, and high-impact urban development, especially in regions like the Western Cape, where well-located land is increasingly constrained, but the demand for infrastructure-led growth is rising.
Warren Brusse
Mar 203 min read
Lessons from Waterfall City and Westown: What the Western Cape Can Learn
South Africa’s property landscape is undergoing a structural evolution. Among the most significant signals of this shift are the landmark leasehold developments of Waterfall City in Gauteng and Westown in KwaZulu-Natal. These nationally benchmarked projects are reshaping how land is accessed, developed, and valued, particularly on leasehold terms.
As Zebinvest drives leasehold real estate development across the Western Cape, we draw crucial insights from these two transforma
Warren Brusse
Jan 233 min read
Unlocking Land Wealth in South Africa: Why Leasehold Development is the Smart Choice for Landowners
Leasehold development offers a powerful solution. This model allows landowners to enter into long-term partnerships with developers - driving income, jobs, and infrastructure while retaining ownership of their land. With rising demand for housing, commercial hubs, and logistics corridors, leasehold is increasingly being used as a tool for wealth creation, transformation, and sustainable development.
Warren Brusse
Dec 4, 20243 min read
Reimagining Urban Growth Through Leasehold Development
As South Africa continues to urbanise at pace, we find ourselves at a critical juncture in the property development landscape. Land is increasingly scarce, infrastructure demands are rising, and affordability is a growing concern. At Zebinvest Real Estate Development, we believe that leasehold development - long overlooked in favour of traditional freehold models - holds the key to unlocking inclusive, future-fit urban expansion.
Warren Brusse
Oct 8, 20243 min read
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