The SA city where foreign buyers invested more than R1 billion in property

Foreign buyers have already invested over R1 billion in Cape Town’s real estate market in 2025, highlighting the city’s growing appeal as an investment destination.

According to BusinessTech and the Seeff Property Group, international property sales totaled R600 million in February and R700 million in April, pushing the year-to-date total beyond R1 billion.

Overall property sales in Cape Town reached nearly R2.5 billion in the first five months of 2025—the highest figure recorded in five years.

Cape Town property market booms

And it seems foreigners are interested in purchasing property in particular areas in the city.

Ross Levin, licensee for Seeff Atlantic Seaboard, noted that foreign buying has been especially strong in the Atlantic Seaboard and City Bowl, which together accounted for around 67% of all international transactions.

In April alone, overseas buyers spent R530 million on properties in the Atlantic Seaboard.

“We’ve seen sales across just about all suburbs, with Camps Bay and Bantry Bay commanding the highest values, and Sea Point and the CBD leading in transaction volumes,” Levin said.

Data also indicated that foreigners from over 40 countries have invested in Cape Town this year.

These included buyers from Germany, the UK, Netherlands, Switzerland, and other European nations.