Buying your first property is an exciting and significant milestone, but it can also be a complex process, especially for first-time buyers in South Africa. This comprehensive guide aims to provide you with valuable insights and practical advice to navigate the...
When it comes to property investing, conducting thorough due diligence is paramount to making informed decisions and mitigating risks. Due diligence involves a comprehensive examination of the property, market conditions, financials, and legal aspects before making an...
South Africa's regional property markets offer unique investment opportunities, with Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Durban standing out as major hubs. Each city has its own distinct characteristics and factors that impact property prices and rental demand. This article...
When it’s your first time buying a property, you might not be aware of all the legal steps you go through when transferring ownership from one owner to the next. What is the property transfer process? How long does it take? What steps are included? These are common...
Lightstone is slightly different to TPN because it gives you information about comparable property sales. TPN is more focused on giving you rental information, default rates, rental escalations, etc. What Lightstone is really good at is giving you realistic comparable...
If you don't know all the costs, you can't make an informed investment decision. Oftentimes, what we get from estate agents and ads are the surface-level details. All the hidden costs, which actually end up killing the deal, are not made obvious to you as the...
Here’s a quick guide on the six biggest risks in student accommodation investing. In no particular order, these six risks are: Vacancies Monthly operating expenses Cash flow issues Lending restrictions Repairs Zoning Vacancies One of the biggest challenges is...
One of the most common questions I get is how do you deal with bad tenants. If you’ve followed me for a while, you know that I'm a big advocate for inner city and low-income investing. Those areas attract good returns and yields but also come with a little bit of...
One of the things that I talk a lot about is never buying into a new-build investment. I think a lot of investors in South Africa get seduced into buying a new-build because of the way that these development companies market these properties. But from a purely...
Property investing can seem daunting. There is a lot of money involved and there is a lot to learn. Let's look at the 5 steps you can take to overcome that perception so that you can turn your property dreams into reality. 1. Read as many property books as you...
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