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Development boom boosts BrakpanKnown for its traditional mining foundation, the town of Brakpan has long been identified as a sleepy hollow located east of Johannesburg with very little prospect for property investors. The launch of a new mall and proliferation of new developments have brought an influx of interest in this East Rand town. By Ntokozo MasekoProperty market highlights and insights for 2025The South African property market in 2024 has been anything but stagnant. With exciting shifts in buyer behaviour, rental trends, and investment opportunities, this year has been a whirlwind of activity and adaptation.Luxury property market: What sets it apart is more than price What sets the luxury market apart is its independence from broader economic trends and understanding what drives this market requires looking beyond the numbers to the intangibles that define true luxury.