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
Buying your first home is likely to be something you've dreamed of for years.
But with the SA property market showing signs of weakness, you should take your time.
So what should you do?
Let's take a closer look…
Save for a property rather than be in a rush to buy
Erwin Rode, a property consultant, says that first-time buyers should “save towards their dream house before ent... ››› more
If you want to put your money to work in property, you have a few options open to you.
Each presents you with an opportunity to make money in a different way.
Let's take a closer look at how you can make money from property…
Investing in property option #1: Buying and renting out
This is one of the most common ways to make money from property.
You buy a property to rent out to ... ››› more
Whether you're buying a property to live in or one to rent out, purchasing an undervalued property is one way to make money from day one.
So how can you find and successfully buy undervalued property?
Read on to find out…
Why a property sells for less than it’s worth
There are a number of reasons why someone is willing to sell their property for less than its worth…
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If you have property to rent out, the tendency is to opt for a longer-term rent, anything from six-months upwards.
But have you considered opting for a short-term let? It can be potentially more lucrative, but it does have its downfalls.
Read on to find out more…
What is a short-term let?
As the term suggests, a short-term let is when you opt to rent your property out for a short ... ››› more
The JSE's listed property sector performance in 2014 was nothing short of excellent. The SAPY index notched up a total return of 26.6%.
Since then, the sector delivered strong growth of 17% for January and February. This was supported by lower bond yields and strong earnings posted by JSE-listed companies.
But with property down 6% in last month, is listed property's surging run slowly los... ››› more
When you invest in property to rent out, one of your first priorities should be to find a suitable tenant for your property.
Once a tenant is in place, you need to ensure you maintain the property and resolve any issues your tenant has as soon as possible. And you need to make sure the tenant pays their rent.
So do you need the services of a letting agent? Or should you manage the rental asp... ››› more
Buying a property is likely to be the biggest purchase you'll ever make.
For many first-time property buyers, the biggest concern is saving up a large enough deposit. But don't forget about the other costs you'll have to pay for too.
So what are these other costs?
Read on to find out…
Transfer costs for your property
When you buy a property, one thing you may have to pay is tra... ››› more
Buying property to rent out can prove to be a great long-term investment.
As long as you pick property in an area where there's strong demand, you should see the value of your property rising over time and a monthly income from your tenants.
So if you're serious about investing in property, what sort of properties should you consider?
Let's take a look at four different options…
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Property is a good long-term investment. But if you don't have the cash to invest in property to rent out or you don't want the hassle of managing property, what are your options?
One way to gain exposure to property without buying it is to invest in real estate investment trusts (REITs). One of the big bonuses of investing in REITs is they must pay out a large chunk of their rental income to s... ››› more
When it comes to growing and building your wealth over the years, investing in property is one route to consider.
Property has a good track record for increasing in value over the decades. And by investing in it you can gain from this and secure an income.
So why should you consider investing in property?
Read on to find out…
The benefits of investing in property
Compared with ... ››› more
Property is a great long-term investment.
By investing in property to rent out, you're not only buying an asset that's sure to appreciate over the years, you're securing a monthly income.
So if you're serious about investing in property, what's the best way to approach it?
Read on to find out…
The benefits of investing in property
If you’re looking to build your wealth, inve... ››› more
So, you're looking at an investment property right now. It's well located and you expect it could appreciate in value.
But it costs R400,000 for a 32sqm bachelor's flat.
Is that overpaying or not?
After all, the price you pay for an investment property is the difference between ten years of profits and ten years of losses.
Well, to me the easiest way to figure this out is to know how ... ››› more
If you're contemplating moving to a larger, more expensive property, it may pay to exercise caution.
South Africa's property market could be heading into tougher times.
Two property experts think the tide could be turning for the market and price growth is going to come under pressure.
Let's take a closer look at what's going on and what you should do…
A pullback in house prices ... ››› more
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