Property Investing

Here's why I am all for the ANC's land expropriation plans
During its December conference the ANC vowed that, it would expropriate land and put it in the hands of the people. The news is full of headlines like: ANC NEC wants land expropriation 'urgently' The ANC is making false promises of land expropriation #Ramaphosa says ruling party is committed to land expropriation And I can already see the pictures ... ››› more
[17 January 2018]

The most important thing in property investing - and it's not having a lot of capital…
If there's no cash in a business, it's dead. The most recent spectacular crash in Steinhoff shares is proof of that. It is no different for property. If your property doesn't generate a positive cash flow - the investment is dead in the water. Choosing to lose money isn't a valid investment strategy It's all too often that I hear investors say “I'm not making money on the property ... ››› more
[12 January 2018]

The 5 most important tactics to buy property at the best price possible
I'm sure you've heard it before - but you make money on a property the day you buy it. That's because a good price means the rental income yield will be attractive, and it means your selling price can be competitive - whilst still raking in a profit. That's why your homework before buying a property - and the negotiation process to buy the property are the single most important things you ... ››› more
[17 November 2017]

Is your rental property standing empty? Here are the questions you need to ask yourself to ensure zero vacancies
Over the past six years I've worked with many estate agents looking to manage my rental properties. And whenever it took time to fill up an empty apartment they'd tell me “the market is slow this time of year”. They weren't all lying to me. Considering the post-2008 property market it hasn't been smooth sailing for anyone. South Africa's economy is struggling and people are finding it ha... ››› more
[22 September 2017]

Four things I wish I'd known before I started investing in property
I bought my first rental property at the age of 22. Luckily it turned out a great investment. But since then I've learnt a lot. Truth be told, there's a heap of things I wish someone had told me about when I first got started in property back then. The time, the money it could've saved me... I sure as heck would have gone a lot further a lot faster if I'd had a clue about some things. ... ››› more
[22 September 2017]

“Francois, should I buy this property as an investment?” Three property investment principles that'll make you money in the long run
“Francois, our neighbour wants to sell his house. We'd like to build a little property nest egg of our own. Should we buy his property?” That's a question I received from a family member over the holidays. I'm sure you've been faced with a similar situation. Looking at a property that's for sale and wondering whether it would be a good idea to buy it and get started with your very own... ››› more
[22 September 2017]

Two signs that signal the end of the property market bull-run
Over the past 10 years, the South African listed property sector has easily outperformed its peers. Investors who've jumped on this rally early, would have made a fortune investing in JSE property companies. But the smooth-sailing returns delivered by the commercial property market are coming to an end. You see, listed property returns have halved for the last three years - 25.1% in 2... ››› more
[22 September 2017]

The one thing that will lose you money when you ‘buy to flip'
Buying a house, renovating and then selling it (called "buy to flip") can be one of the most rewarding investments for property investors… You buy an old home for say R1 million, spend R250,000 on renovations and then sell it for R1.6 million or more. Most investors believe the biggest secret behind a buy to flip is getting the best deal on materials for your renovation. That's the b... ››› more
[22 September 2017]

This is a hassle-free way to get guaranteed rental income for life!
I don't like having to look for new tenants, setting up rental contracts, or making sure payments have been made each month. That's why I'm always on the lookout for opportunities to make my life easier. And I've found just that. Without dealing with an estate agent, or meeting up with a single person you can get: Higher rental income than you currently get (7% on average) Guaranteed ... ››› more
[22 September 2017]

Should I buy investment property using a company?
One of the questions I'm most often asked is “Should I invest in property using a company, or should I invest in my personal capacity?” Whenever I hear this question I want to ask investors WHY they want to invest through a company. You see, as with most things investing there's no clear cut, one-size-fits-all answer. There are a number of things to consider before you invest as a ... ››› more
[22 September 2017]

This market sector was obliterated by the South Africa's junk status news
I recently told investors I'm not hot the South African Retail Sector. In short, the FNB Consumer Confidence index sits at its lowest level since 1985. People just aren't running out there and buying new clothes and appliances at the same pace they had done before. But there's another casualty to South Africa's junk status news. The sector I'm about to reveal to you has been thoroughly... ››› more
[22 September 2017]

This single piece of news could add 50% to your property returns this year
On 23 August 2017, Stats SA released South Africa's latest inflation figures. These figures showed inflation dropped to 4.6% in July, from 5.1% in June. With the SA inflation target at 6%, the SA Reserve Bank now has a lot more room to lower interest rates further. In July, the bank dropped the interest rate by a marginal 0.25% from 10.5% to 10.25%. But following this latest announ... ››› more
[21 September 2017]

How to become a property developer and landlord - overnight!
There's no denying it. Property is one of the best performing sectors of the JSE, year in, and year out. In fact, a quick look at the SAPY property index shows that it returned 1,035% between the start of August 2004 and August 2016. In comparison the JSE All-Share index returned 626% including dividends… Clearly property is a top performing sector. What's even better - with list... ››› more
[31 August 2016]

Are you investing yourself broke through property
I was recently at a property auction. The developer of a complex had been liquidated and was left with 7 apartments that needed to be sold on auction. Before the auction these properties were advertised for around R560,000. And there was not much interest in them. Considering they could fetch around R5,200 in rental per month I hoped to pick one or two up for a bargain at the auction… ... ››› more
[25 August 2016]

Three ways to tap into increasing rental property demand today
Right now there's a shift happening in the South African property investment space that's perfect if you're a property investor that wants to get your money into the rental property game. Demand for buying property is falling quickly and more people are looking to rent property right now. This is because the weakening rand, banks tightening their lending criteria and the general increase in co... ››› more
[28 July 2016]

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