The Investor of the Year 2026 Awards have officially begun, marking the start of one of South Africa’s most respected property investment platforms.
On 5 February 2026, the first round of entries will go live with an online deal showcase where selected entrants present real property investments as the opening stage of this year’s awards cycle.
Hosted in partnership with SA Property Investors Network and proudly supported by Absa Home Loans, Investor of the Year continues to set the national benchmark for credibility, transparency, and excellence in property investing.
A Serious Platform for Serious Property Investors
Investor of the Year is not a popularity contest. It is a structured, deal-driven awards process designed to spotlight real investors working with real numbers in the South African property market.
The first round focuses on entries, where investors step forward to showcase live property deals in an online format. These presentations form the foundation of the IOTY journey, setting the tone for the months ahead.
This opening round is about substance.
Deal structure.
Financial logic.
Execution.
Why Investor of the Year Matters in South Africa
South Africa’s property investment landscape continues to evolve, and with it comes the need for platforms that prioritize education, accountability, and long-term value creation.
Investor of the Year was created to do exactly that. The awards provide a national stage where property investors are recognized not for hype, but for sound strategy, disciplined execution, and real-world results.
Through its partnership with SAPIN and industry leaders such as Absa Home Loans, IOTY bridges the gap between education, finance, and real investment practice.
What Happens Next
The first round entrants will be announced shortly, following the opening online showcase on 5 February.
From there, the awards progress through structured rounds across the year, aligned with SAPIN events and industry milestones, culminating in the Investor of the Year 2026 Awards event later in the year.
Watch the First Round Live
The opening online deal showcase takes place on:
Date: 5 February 2026
Time: 13:00
Format: Live online event
Register to watch here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/HICIE24KSSWx-MCb9I2dfA
Want to Enter Investor of the Year 2026?
Entries for Investor of the Year 2026 are open to active property investors across South Africa who have real deals to present.
If you are building, scaling, or refining your property portfolio and believe your investment stands up to scrutiny, you are invited to enter.
Submit your entry at:
https://investoroftheyear.co.za/enter/
Investor of the Year 2026 has begun.
The standard has been set.
IOTY 2026 – Where Credibility Meets Opportunity
