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
Today's property prices are high and it's become near impossible to jump onto a property listing website and find a deal that's worth your time.
The best way to find under-priced property right now is at sheriff auctions.
But before you jump into action and race to the first sheriff auction to buy a property there's a number of things you need to consider first before you even consider buyin... ››› more
I made a grave mistake when selling my first property.
I had an apartment which was on the market for about six months. I wanted to sell it because it was underperforming the rest of my portfolio in terms of rental escalations. And due to certain changes in the neighbourhood it was in I didn't expect a recovery anytime soon.
So, when the tenant I had in the apartment made an offer to purc... ››› more
Rockcastle Global Real Estate Company primarily invests in international real estate. The company has a listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange…
Full name: Rockcastle Global Real Estate Company Limited
Short name: Rockcastle
Ticker: ROC
Sector: Real estate – real estate & investment services
Five top facts about Rockcastle Global Real Estate Company
Fact #1:
Rockcastle Globa... ››› more
SA Corporate Real Estate is a real estate investment trust (REIT) with a strong focus on retail and industrial properties. The company has a listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange…
Full name: SA Corporate Real Estate Limited
Short name: SA Corp
Ticker: SAC
Sector: Real estate – real estate investment trusts
Five top facts about SA Corporate Real Estate
Fact #1:
SA Corporate... ››› more
The JSEs property sector is worth R590 billion. But until now it's only consisted of industrial, retail and office properties.
But on the 19th June 2015 a new company called Indluplace listed on the JSE. This company is the JSEs very first purely residential property company (REIT).
This is a big deal.
Being the first mover in the residential property market gives Indluplace a massive adv... ››› more
Sirius Real Estate is a property investment and management company. The company has a listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange's AltX…
Full name: Sirius Real Estate Limited
Short name: Sirius
Ticker: SRE
Sector: AltX
Five top facts about Sirius Real Estate
Fact #1:
Sirius Real Estate operates and owns business parks, offices and industrial complexes. Its properties are all in G... ››› more
Orion Real Estate holds a diversified portfolio of properties, focusing on property development. The company has a listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange…
Full name: Orion Real Estate Limited
Short name: Orion
Ticker: ORE
Sector: Real estate – real estate investment services
Five top facts about Orion Real Estate
Fact #1:
Orion Real Estate employs around 30 people across it... ››› more
Ingenuity Property Investments is a company investing in properties within the Western Cape. The company has a listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange…
Full name: Ingenuity Property Investments Limited
Short name: Ingenuity
Ticker: ING
Sector: Real estate – real estate investment services
Five top facts about Ingenuity Property Investments
Fact #1:
Ingenuity Property Investm... ››› more
If you have a long-term investment portfolio, property should form part of it.
But investing in property doesn't mean buying property yourself. There's a much easier way to do it. You can invest in real estate investment trusts (REITs).
So why should you invest in property through REITs?
Let's take a closer look…
Why invest in REITs
Chances are you’re looking for a quality as... ››› more
What better way to end the year than with a promising property investment!
An investment where you can buy and hold, knowing that you have a fantastic chance of the stock price rocketing up!
You see, I've been watching Growthpoint Properties which is the largest listed real estate investment trust on the JSE and owns half of the V&A Waterfront. But this entire year, Growthpoint has just bee... ››› more
Investec Australia Property Fund invests in property in Australia. The company has a listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange…
Full name: Investec Australia Property Fund
Short name: IAPF
Ticker: IAP
Sector: Real estate – real estate investment services
Five top facts about Investec Australia Property Fund
Fact #1:
Investec Australia Property Fund is based in Australia, yet l... ››› more
Tradehold is an investment holding company. The company has a listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange…
Full name: Tradehold Limited
Short name: Tradeh
Ticker: TDH
Sector: Real estate – real estate investment services
Five top facts about Tradehold
Fact #1:
Tradehold employs over 5,000 people across its operations. The bulk of these are in the UK.
Fact #2:
Tradehold has a... ››› more
Investing in property is a great way to supplement your revenues and build wealth over time. However, anyone who wishes to invest in property should do their homework beforehand and make sure they know what they're doing.
If you want to get rich as quickly as possible, then property investing is not for you. Investing in property can generate substantial financial rewards if certain strategies ... ››› more
MAS Real Estate is a property investment company. The company has a listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange's AltX…
Full name: MAS Real Estate Inc
Short name: MAS
Ticker: MSP
Sector: AltX
Five top facts about MAS Real Estate
Fact #1:
MAS Real Estate’s properties are concentrated in the UK, Germany and Switzerland.
Fact #2:
MAS Real Estate has a listing on the Johannesbur... ››› more
Many people are turning to rental property as a way to diversify their investments and secure their financial future. Real estate remains one of the more stable investments.
Before investing in rental property, you should take into consideration certain factors, such as the risks involved, the annual expenses, and the expected rental income.
How can you know whether investing in rental prope... ››› more
If you want to invest in property without the hassle of buying and managing it yourself, you have a few options.
The best is to invest in listed property. One way to do this is to invest in real estate investment trusts (REITs).
REITs are a great way for investors to gain exposure to the property market.
Read on to find out what you need to know about investing in them…
REITs offe... ››› more
There are 36 real estate investment trusts (REITs) listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. If you want to invest in one of them, how can you whittle them down? What should you look out for with REITs? Let's take a closer look…
What you need to consider when investing in REITs
Just like any investment, the performance of your investment is going to depend on how the economy is performing. ... ››› more
Real estate investment trusts, or REITs, are property companies listed on the stock market. They operate in a slightly different way from other listed property companies. In exchange for not paying certain corporation tax, they pay out a chunk of their profits to shareholders. You buy and sell REITs just like you do any other share on the stock market. So why should you invest in REITs? Let's look... ››› more
If you want a portfolio that pays you an income then dividend paying stocks are the way to go. But what sectors of the market should you look to? Real estate investment trusts (REITs) can offer you high dividends payments. Including a few of these in your dividend paying portfolio could pay off. Let's take a closer look at what REITs can add to your portfolio…
The ins and outs of REITs
Real... ››› more