Absa Property Insights reported overall homeowner sentiment of 88% in Q1 2026, one percentage point higher than Q4 2025 and the highest reading in the survey's history. Buying, selling, investing and renovating confidence also increased over the quarter.
The practical property impact
Sentiment does not replace transaction data, but it is an important early indicator of willingness to buy, sell, invest or improve property and adds a behavioural layer to price and lending statistics.
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