Economics Weekly
FNB HPI and Stats SA's RPPI: A comparative analysis
In this note, we explore the methodologies underlying South Africa's two key house price indices: Stats SA's Residential Property Price Index (RPPI) and FNB's House Price Index (HPI). While both indices aim at capturing housing market trends, they employ distinct approaches, each offering unique strengths and limitations. For real estate practitioners and policymakers, a clear understanding of these differences is essential for accurately interpreting the insights that each index provides about the housing market.
29 December 2024