From property peaks to retail spikes
As we round off 2025, our latest insights reveal another dynamic year in property and retail. Residential property values climbed 12.5% despite flat sales volumes, with the Western Cape once again leading the charge. Over in retail, Black Friday has officially evolved into Black Friday Week. Lightstone Retail's mobility analytics show a full seven-day surge in activity.
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Value of property transactions up, sales numbers flat
Residential property values climbed 12.5% in 2025, even as sales volumes remained flat. Lightstone's latest year in the numbers analysis reveals the Western Cape's dominance, with top average sales more than double those in other provinces. Explore national trends, price bands, provincial performance and who's buying in South Africa's evolving property market.
Read MoreBlack Friday is evolving
Lightstone Retail's mobility analytics reveal Black Friday is no longer a single shopping frenzy but a full-week surge. Vehicle trips rose 30% across the week, dwell times fell, and shoppers arrived more intentional than ever. Malls of all sizes benefited as South Africans spread their spend across multiple days.
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