The process to buying a house or property can seem daunting as there are always documents and forms to complete. Find out how purchasing property through the IGrow Group of Companies makes this process simpler. Whether you are purchasing property for primary use or as an investment, there are several processes you need to follow. …
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The latest FNB Property Barometer suggests the local ‘renting vs buying a home’ trend may have peaked in South Africa. Our general manager of property portfolio and planning, Sean Johnston, discusses the effects on the property industry. “This is reflected in the stabilising flat vacancy rates and bottoming rental inflation. These shifts played a vital …
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In this new series we will put our property experts to the test. Based on reader information, they will recommend the ideal investment opportunity from our current developments. This month, the property pick from our company is from Johannesburg. From our experience, working professionals are looking for a new way of living. Gone are the …
. Rental market begins to stabilise The national rental growth rate remains stable for now, despite being under pressure through the first quarter of 2021. This is according to the latest PayProp Q2 2021 rental index, which recorded year-on-year rental of 0.4% in Q2 of 2021. “The Q2 growth figure was slightly lower than the …
Promising Pretoria: Property investing picks for August In this new series we will put our property experts to the test. Based on reader information, they will recommend the ideal investment opportunity from our current developments. This month, our picks are from Pretoria. Although it is ideal to start investing in property as early as possible, …
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Nominal value of residential building plans almost double The value of recorded residential building plans passed increased by 91.2% during January to June 2021 compared with January to June 2020. GRAPHIC: Amber Dawson This is according to the latest P5041.1 statistical release from StatsSA. This report researches information from a sample of local government …
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The ultimate guide to the Section 13sex incentive What is Section13 sex? Today I am going to teach you how to use the South African Revenue Services (SARS) to fund and finance your property portfolio through Section 13sex tax laws. Section 13sex is an important tool for all property investors. Even if your properties …
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Real estate investing picks for July – Greenlee and Kierland Skye In this new series we will put our property investment experts to the test. Therefore, based on reader information, they will recommend the ideal investment opportunity from our current developments. Everyone’s real estate investment journey has to start somewhere. Some real …
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Unchanged repo rate bullish news for property investors Yesterday, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) decided to keep the repo rate at 3.5% and the prime lending rate at 7%, a move that was widely predicted by economists and property investment specialists. At present, the record low repo rate is contributing to the increased …
What is rental assist? Most of the IGrow Wealth Investments’ buy-to-let investment opportunities include rental assist. But what is this financial tool and how can you use it to your advantage? Rental assist is paid on a monthly basis to help cover an investor’s shortfall. GRAPHIC: Amber Dawson. For many buy-to-let property investors, the almost …
Latest Vacancy Survey is not a cause for panic Latest Vacancy Survey suggests the rental environment is a tenant’s market. However, with the right strategists, it should not be a significant concern for your property portfolio. The Tenant Profile Network (TPN) released their latest vacancy survey last month. GRAPHIC: Amber Dawson. National vacancy rates for …
Buy-to-let property investment and unit trusts Sean Johnston, general manager of property portfolio planning at IGrow, discusses the differences between these unit trusts & buy-to-let property. For many investors, unit trusts are a viable form of investment. How does it compare with buy-to-let property? GRAPHIC: Amber Dawson. Unit trusts have been growing in popularity. According …
. Blue Rise Village is the best buy-to-let property investment opportunity offered by IGrow in Cape Town according to Jacques Fouché, the group’s CEO and property investor. Residents of Blue Rise Village can enjoy a modern clubhouse. GRAPHIC: Nicolette Cronje. “We believe, by far, this is the best development in Cape Town. We believe there …
Buy-to-let property investing for beginners One general misconception is that property investing is only for a select few. At IGrow, we make buy-to-let property investing easy for you, this is how you can start your property portfolio. For the sake of our argument, meet Zizipho. She earns a respectable salary and has decided to invest …
Looking for the best piece of property advice? In these uncertain economic times, we are all looking to improve our cash flow as much as possible. Mike Greeff, CEO of Greeff Christie’s International Real Estate says that property remains a safe and reliable investment and has the potential to yield positive, long-term results. Before jumping …
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The South African tax system can seem complicated. However, if viewed through the lens of an individual and how tax applies to them it can be easier to understand, as this graphic illustrates. It talks to the different kinds of taxes paid by people, and how the recent VAT increase will affect the average person’s …
For many buy-to-let looks an attractive income investment in a time of low rates and stock market volatility. But if you are considering investing in property in 2014, or improving your returns on a buy-to-let you already own, it’s important to do things right.
Inflation is often understood as the rate at which prices of goods and services increase, but in reality the effect of inflation is far more destructive: it erodes the purchasing power of money.
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