South African property portal MyProperty has introduced AI voice search, becoming the first property platform in Africa to allow users to find homes by simply speaking to the website.
The new technology forms part of a major upgrade that moves the South African portal onto the MyProperty Africa platform, a next-generation system designed to make it easier for buyers, sellers, renters and estate agents to navigate the property market.
With the upgrade, users can now interact with the platform using natural voice prompts such as “Show me houses under R2 million in Centurion” or “Find two-bedroom apartments near Sandton with a short commute.”
According to Adriaan Grové, CEO of MyProperty, the goal is to make property search simpler and more intuitive. “Property search should feel as natural as having a conversation. With our new AI voice assistant and unified platform, we’re removing friction from the property journey and making it easier for anyone to discover homes, understand the market and connect with trusted agents.”
The new platform also introduces a range of tools designed to give consumers more control over how they search for property.
Among the new features are draw-a-search tools, which allow users to define custom areas directly on a map, and travel-time search, enabling buyers to find properties based on commuting distance to work, schools or other key destinations.
The platform also includes live market insights, giving users a clearer picture of current property trends while they search.
“Real estate is entering a new era where data, transparency and intelligent tools empower both consumers and agents,” Grové says. “By bringing South Africa onto our unified MyProperty Africa platform, we can innovate faster and introduce features that fundamentally change how people discover property.”
The migration also reflects growing industry support for the platform. MyProperty now has more than 10,000 registered estate agents, with over 10,000 actively using the platform to market property and connect with buyers.
For users, the technology upgrade also delivers improved mobile performance, making property searches faster and more seamless across smartphones and other devices.
Grové says the new infrastructure is designed to support the company’s broader vision of building a connected property ecosystem across the continent.
“This launch is not just a technology upgrade. It’s part of a bigger vision to create a more transparent and accessible property marketplace for South Africa and, ultimately, for Africa.”
The upgraded platform is now live and available to users across South Africa at www.myproperty.co.za, offering what the company describes as a faster, smarter and more interactive way to search for property.
