In this episode of The Property Corner, Rowan Alexander is joined by Andre van Rooyen from PayProp to unpack the Q1 2025 Rental Index Report.

They break down national and provincial rental trends, average rent growth, arrears rates, and what this means for landlords, investors, and tenants across South Africa.

With the average national rent now over R9 100 and arrears stabilising at 17 percent, Rowan and André explore which provinces are seeing the fastest growth, why certain age groups are under financial pressure, and how practitioners can mitigate risk when placing tenants.

They also touch on practical advice for futureproofing rental portfolios, evaluating affordability ceilings, and what to watch as interest rates and inflation shift.

If you want data-backed property insight with practical takeaways for the rental market, this is a must-watch.

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Read the full report here: PayProp Rental Index