There are many remote destinations, coastal and inland, yet to be explored with highly affordable prices. A good example of remote locations that has become high in demand would be Dullstroom in Mpumalanga, where the attraction is for the outdoor type of person who likes fishing.
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Western Cape, playground for the rich, has seen much attention from international and local investors alike.
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This affects property owners’ value in the long run as this burden impinges on their disposable income, and some residents and businesses could be forced to sell up and find alternative places to live and conduct their business.
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For South Africa to attract international property investors, we need to align ourselves with international standards of measure.
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The coast is calling, that holiday property you were considering looks more attractive now.
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The FNB House Price Index is at 6.4 % August 2013 for the greater Gauteng. The House Price Index has reflected a growth of 10-15% y/y for July 2013 in Pretoria East, depending on the type of property.
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Property maintenance is good investment practice as it enhances the attractiveness of the property and increases interest when the property goes on sale.
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You decided to purchase a second property as an investment, and the cash to purchase the property is readily available.
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When deciding to invest in a buy-to-let property, there are some aspects you need to consider:
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Pretoria east is fast becoming a shoppers- and investors haven. With the advent of the major development being undertaken with Nedbank as funding partners for this monumental project, the east of Pretoria could experience an upsurge in property value.
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What is it that makes coastal property so attractive? Is it the lifestyle, pace of living, living expenses or just the idea that you can take a walk on the beach whenever you want to?
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Investing in a Retirement property, in my view, makes sound financial sense. When you retire you do not have the convenience of an annual increase in salary. The cost of living is guaranteed to increase and a safe way to counter this inflation is by investing in retirement property.
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Statistics show an increase in the migration to Gauteng. Is this a new trend? Not according to latest statistics!
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You may be considering investing in a property in a gated community. Does this increase the value of your property investment?
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Densification is a brand new word and concept. This means urbanisation of land area.
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Bryanston, a Northern Johannesburg suburb is experiencing an upsurge in commercial property development and investment.
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When taking out bond financing on your home, you are essentially paying off two loans – not just one. The first loan pays off the capital amount borrowed and the second pays off the interest on that capital amount. Thus, a massive chunk of your monthly bond repayment goes towards paying off the interest, and more often than not the amount you pay back at the end of the loan period may equal or exceed the initial cost of the property. This is because the interest on your home loan accumulates interest of its own – the principle known as compound interest.
...read moreAs property is still the best performing investment after shares, many investors believe that one way to take advantage of this is to buy property in order to rent it out. Investors can find real bargains at the moment – with repossessed and mandated properties providing excellent value for money. The current economic climate has also resulted in an increased demand nation-wide for rental property. The interest rate is also currently at a point that makes it easier to buy property as an investment. ...read more
