Young population will play key role in future growth of SA housing market

New residential developments are set to keep the sector thriving via modern models

23 July 2021 - 09:10
By Tim Akinnusi

Only 35% of SA’s population live in formal housing structures; the remaining 65% live in informal dwellings and structures. For the vast majority of South Africans, their living experience during the 2020/2021 lockdown, has brought into focus the need for better housing and home ownership in SA.

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