Next week, Cape Town will host the Africa Property Investment (API) Summit and PropTech Forum, a gathering that highlights the innovations shaping the future of real estate across the continent. For Transbridj this moment is more than an industry milestone — it’s proof that technology and liquidity solutions are now at the centre of South Africa’s property growth story.
Coastal demand stays resilient
Despite affordability challenges and the repo rate holding steady at 7.00%, lifestyle-driven demand continues to surge in coastal provinces. From KwaZulu-Natal’s North Coast to the Western Cape’s Atlantic Seaboard, sales volumes remain robust. Coastal regions are experiencing strong year-on-year growth, with semigration, lifestyle appeal, and long-term value driving resilient demand even as borrowing costs remain elevated.
PropTech as the enabler
This is where proptech innovation becomes essential. Delays caused by compliance costs, municipal rates, levies, or bond cancellations often stall transactions. TransBridj’s fully digitised bridging funding platform eliminates these bottlenecks by providing sellers, realtors, and attorneys with instant access to liquidity — within 24 hours of approval.
By combining automation with seamless digital integration, TransBridj ensures that deals close faster, commissions are paid sooner, and liquidity flows smoothly across the ecosystem. In fast-moving coastal markets where buyer interest is strong, this kind of efficiency is not just an advantage — it’s a necessity.
A market looking ahead
If inflation trends allow, the SARB may introduce a modest rate cut later this year. Yet, the evidence from coastal markets suggests that resilient demand and proptech innovation are already fuelling growth. The API PropTech Forum will showcase precisely this: how digital-first solutions are equipping real estate professionals to navigate tighter conditions while still unlocking opportunity.