Buying fully serviced vacant land is not only a financially sound decision but also a flexible one. This is according to Sam Wenger, development director of Serenity Hills, an eco-focused lifestyle estate on the KZN South Coast. “It allows buyers to enter the property market at a lower cost while retaining the freedom to build a home that perfectly suits their needs and lifestyle,” Wanger...
Darren Francis - an award-winning property investor and now author - was not always the symbol of success he is today. Hailing from the Cape Flats in Cape Town, his ascent to financial independence is a testament to resilience, courage, and an unwavering belief in oneself. At the age of 36, Francis transformed his life by turning a single property into an expansive portfolio worth...
A weakening US dollar is anticipated as global risk sentiment improves and interest rate differentials narrow, says the author. Central banks are expected to lower cash rates gradually in 2025. With inflationary pressures moderating and economic challenges persisting, monetary authorities are expected to prioritise gradual rate cuts as we move through the remainder of 2025. This...
South African investment property posted the highest annual total return since 2015, leading the way among real estate markets globally that have released results for the 2024 calendar year.The MSCI South Africa Annual Property Index showed that in the twelve months ended 31 December 2024, the local investment property produced a total return of 11.5%, which comprised an income return of 8.4% and a...
People become more money-savvy when they start earning and gain experience in managing the money they have earned. Modern life requires us to know how money works. We don’t need to be financial whizzes, but we need to know the essentials and, importantly, acquire the skills and modify our behaviours if we want to be financially independent and secure. It’s this blend of knowledge, skills and...
Views of Dubai Marina, one of the popular areas for South African and other African investors In an evolving real estate landscape, South Africans and expatriates have turned their eyes toward property markets beyond their borders, with a notable surge in interest in nations like Dubai, Mauritius, and Zimbabwe. According to the Seeff Property Group, this trend reflects a blend of economic...
The Western Cape continues to lead a growing trend in South Africa's property market, with investment buyers significantly boosting demand in the region.According to the latest data from Ooba, "34% of all bond applications received in the Western Cape during the fourth quarter of 2024 were for investment properties. This represents a significant increase from 29% in the same period the previous year"The...
As the adage so aptly proclaims, ‘In this life, only death and taxes are guaranteed.’. Unfortunately, the reality is that your financial obligations to the tax authorities persist even posthumously, as estate duty and other taxes are levied against your estate before any inheritance can be paid out to your heirs. Understanding what taxes your estate might be liable for is the first step in...
SA Corporate Real Estate, owner of industrial, retail, and residential properties in the major metropolitan areas of South Africa, lifted its distribution to 24.37 cents a share for the year to December 31, from 23.18 cents per share the year before. The distribution announcement and prospects for the new financial year saw the share price rise 3.19% to R2.91 on Friday. A year ago, the share traded...
There is a quote by Chris Murray. Perception is reality. How someone perceives you is their reality. There are other quotes, too; Tom Cruise stated that perception is not reality. We in South Africa may argue amongst ourselves about the reality of Expropriation without compensation and how it will ultimately play out, but in the meantime we need to take cognisance not only of the perception of...
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