Investing in property requires a lot of groundwork.
You want to find the best property your money can buy in the best areas, with the highest likelihood of renting it out.
To find the best properties on offer, it makes perfect sense to employ the services of an estate agent. An estate agent is the expert you need when investing in property.
So how can you find the right estate agent for ... ››› more
Property can prove to be a great long-term investment.
By renting out your property, you can look forward to a monthly income from your tenants. And, over time, you should see the value of your property rise too.
If you're serious about investing in property, you should use an estate agent to help you.
So what's the best way to go about finding a suitable estate agent?
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Property can be a great long-term investment. You can look forward to rental income from your tenants and the value of your property rising over the years.
So if you want to start investing in property, how do you know when you've found a good property investment?
It all comes down to how much you pay for it and what you can expect to receive in rent.
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If you're an avid investor, you should know the South African listed property market had a great performance in 2014.
The Sapy index delivered a 26.6% total return (including dividends), surpassing the JSE All Share Index by 16.6%.
Property stocks had a terrific run.
But the surging run from property has slowed down. Property market returns have shown a noticeable decline in 2015.
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Buying property as an investment is popular. You hope to see the price of the property rise in the years ahead and secure regular income from tenants.
But as with every investment, investing in property has its disadvantages. And if you're thinking about buying property as an investment, they're worth considering.
So what are these disadvantages?
Read on to find out…
When the prop... ››› more
“I'm just sick of investing in property Francois”.
“It's such a hassle. The estate agents take their commission, levies get deducted, maintenance costs catch up with you and before you know it you go from making money to losing it.”
That's what a friend of mine, S, told me at a braai over the weekend…
This confession surprised me, since just two years ago he'd bought two propert... ››› more
Investing in property is a great long-term investment. Over the years, the property should appreciate in value. And then there's the monthly income from tenants you'll receive.
But if investing in property is out of your reach financially, you could consider going into a partnership to share the costs.
Read on to find out more…
Investing in property through a partnership
Buying pr... ››› more
This isn't my usual message purely about investing. But I felt the need to share it with you. It contains the gravest warning I've ever given investors, property owners or business owners in my life.
On 13 March 2015 the South African government gazetted a new bill.
This piece of law was written by the minister of agriculture and head of the South African Communist Party, Senzeni Zokwana.
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Buying property at auction is one way to try to get your hands on a bargain. After all, the less you pay for a property, the larger the scope for long-term capital gain is.
So if you decide buying at a property auction is for you, what do you do?
Read on to find out…
Buying property at auction step 1: Finding the right property for you
You need to delve through the catalogues of u... ››› more
If you invest for income, you'll look at fixed-interest instruments like bonds and dividend paying stocks.
What other options are there to consider? There are estate investment trusts (REITs).
Read on to find out more…
What are REITs?
REITs are a special way to structure property holdings. In return for a property company agreeing to pass on the vast majority of its annual income ... ››› more
If you're looking to buy property, it's a good idea to have your wits about you when viewing.
And if you're viewing property coming up for auction, it pays to know how to spot potentially expensive problems.
So what should you pay attention to when viewing a property?
Read on to find out…
What to inspect on the inside of a property
When you visit a property, there are a few th... ››› more
Investing in property can be a great long-term investment.
Whether it's for your own use or to rent out, you can look forward to your property gaining value over the years.
Opt to rent it out and you'll have monthly rental payments coming in too.
Property auctions give you an opportunity to pick up a bargain. But before you start bidding, you must do your homework.
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If you're serious about investing in property and want to grow the number of properties you own over the years, it's worth considering starting a property business.
This also means if you have a business partner or partners, you can formalise it through your company.
So how do you go about starting a property business?
Read on to find out…
How to get the ball rolling to start your... ››› more
If you're investing in property to rent out, your main concern will be to buy a property that's in demand from tenants.
Once you're the owner, your next concern is finding a suitable tenant.
So how should you prepare?
Read on to find out…
Opt to part furnish your property
If you’re battling over whether to furnish your property or not, stop right now. There isn’t a differen... ››› more
Investing in property is a good option to consider if you want to grow your wealth over the long-term.
By buying property to rent out, not only will you hope to see the value of your properties rise over time, you'll also have monthly rental income to look forward to.
One way to do this is by starting your own property business.
Read on to find out more…
Buying property as an inv... ››› more