Whether you’re exercising, working on a new project or taking a trip somewhere – team work always makes the experience so much better. Saving money with a group of people is also a great example of the advantage of doing a community-based activity. As a result, the stokvel market has become more popular in South […]
Property investing is using money to purchase a property type with the assurance that you’ll make profit from it. The key aspect in any type of investing is to make money. Note – make money. While waiting for the value to increase, some property owners subsidize their properties by topping up rates and taxes or […]
“Investing in property needs a lot of money and only rich people can afford to do it.” This is just one of the many false ideas, out there, about property investing and it has spread like wildfire. If there’s one thing COVID-19 has shown us is how fickle our systems are, including those by the […]
Reading has many benefits such as giving us an escape from our daily reality. After working all day long, maybe you want to come alive in an adventurous world where you fall madly in love, solve a complex crime or kill a beast. As a matter of fact, you can do all three things in […]
For many people, investing in property is informed by either a dream or desire to profit from real estate. However, effective property investing is a learned skill. Making mistakes is part of our human experience but mistakes vary – some help us fail forward and others can make us lose interest in life or become […]
Often times when announcing that you’re about to enter into business with your partner or best friend, most people try to discourage you with puzzled looks, and stories about everything that could possibly go wrong. They have either seen or heard enough to think that working with those closest to you is not a good […]
So, you may have found the investment property of your dreams and you’re ready to make the offer. While we’re not one to burst anyone’s bubble but there are a few questions to ask yourself before you jump in. Property investment is a journey that includes a lot of sweat. However, the rewards are worthwhile. […]
Buying distressed properties often appeals to few investors. This way of property investing is often overlooked. This is because people feel overwhelmed once they understand the level of work required before they can sell or rent out their properties. However, the experts will confidently tell you that the real treasure in property is distressed properties. […]
The average age of a first-time homeowner in South Africa is 34. This is according to the home loan originator, ooba. BetterBond states that there has been a 76% approval rate from banks for bond applications in May this year. What these statistics tell us is that even amid a stringent lockdown, there is still […]
Are you frugal? Do you like to splurge? Are you a window shopper? Why do these questions matter? Well, knowing your money personality could help your property investment strategy. Today we discover three of the most common money personalities and how they can succeed within the property market. The Big Spender The Big Spender lives […]
