# Airbnb vs Long Term Property Investment in Cape Town: Is the Bubble About to Burst? 🇿🇦🏡

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Podcast: [The Property Corner with Rowan Alexander](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-property-corner-with-rowan-alexander-6317682)
Published: 2025-06-30T13:00:01+00:00
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## Resource

Cape Town’s property market has changed dramatically since 2019. Back then, sellers were desperate and properties were going well below asking price. Now in 2025, short term rentals like Airbnb are booming, especially along the Atlantic Seaboard and in the CBD. But is it sustainable? In this video, I unpack the risks behind the current short term rental craze and explain why I am focusing on long term investments in more stable suburbs like Durbanville, Century City and Rondebosch. From inflated Airbnb returns to the hidden costs most people ignore, I show why long term property offers better consistency, lower risk and stronger overall returns. We cover: ✅ What is driving the Airbnb trend ✅ Actual occupancy stats and income figures ✅ The real costs most investors forget ✅ How locals are being priced out of the city ✅ Where to find long term value in Cape Town If you are a first time investor or looking to grow your portfolio, whether you are based in South Africa or abroad, this video offers a grounded and honest view of the market. Book a free consultation and let us talk property. Read the full articles: ● https://www.moneyweb.co.za/moneyweb-podcasts/the-property-pod/rampant-demand-for-short-term-residential-rentals-in-cape-town ● https://www.property24.com/articles/time-to-buy-cape-town-luxury-home-prices-fall-by-up-to-r10m/28734 ● https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-07-28-average-capetonians-cant-afford-any-of-the-new-apartments-on-atlantic-seaboard ● https://www.property24.com/brackenfell/protea-heights/property-trends/9602 ● https://www.property24.com/durbanville/property-trends/439 ● https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/international-buyers-drive-capes-luxury-property-sales-587450a ● https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/capitalising-on-investment-poten…

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