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Buy-to-let property investment can be a great way to generate passive income and build wealth over time. However, it is important to choose the right location for your investment property.Best Areas to Invest in Buy to Let Property In our opinion the best cities in South Africa for property investment are:Cape TownJohannesburgPretoriaDurbanPretoriaThese cities are the largest

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Buy-to-let investment property is the purchase of a property with the intention of renting it out to tenants. It is a popular investment strategy in South Africa, as it can provide a regular income and has the potential for capital growth. If you are considering investing in buy-to-let property in South Africa, there are a

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In the world of Property Investment Timing, there's a timeless adage that echoes through the corridors of financial wisdom: "Buy low and sell high."There is a Time to Buy and a Time to SellThis It might sound like a simple enough principle, but when it comes to property investment, buying low and selling high takes

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Is Buy to Let Rental Property Profitable in South Africa?When it comes to making smart financial choices, exploring the realm of property investment often takes center stage. If you're wondering whether rental property is a profitable venture in South Africa, particularly in the context of buy to let property, you're on the right track to

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As Robert Kiyosaki, the acclaimed author of "Rich Dad Poor Dad," wisely stated,  wealthy individuals are always looking for ways to spend their money on  assets that pay them while they sleep. I call this the Always be Investing philosophy. ABILet money work for you, rather than working for money your whole life!Neil vorsterAlways be Investing

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Where to invest your money in 2023? Investing in your financial future is absolutely essential. Which raises the question; - Where to invest your money in 2023?Unfortunately, if you simply Google the matter you will find innumerable articles advising you to invest in the particular product that somebody has to offer. The insurance companies have the

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Let the Buyer Beware when buying property from Developers and Investment ClubsDon’t be duped. When you find a Buy to Let Property for sale from  Property Developers or an Investment Club - Check the facts!  It is not good enough to read the glossy advert, and simply assume that all is as it seems.  Last

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8 Reasons why I don't buy Off-Plan Townhouses Here are my 8 reasons why I don't buy off-plan townhouses or new townhouses anymore.​ I have learned my lessons the hard way, please learn from my mistakes to avoid making them yourself.  Price Levies Return on Investment Size of the Premises Building Snags Location Immature Body

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The Best Return on Investment EVER!"Best Return on Investment" This is quite a bold statement, and I stand by it. By Neil Vorster  This is a 21 year case history ; - My story of my first Buy to Let investment property. The results of this investment exceeded all of my expectations for 21 years and

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Crypto Savings or Buy to Let Property?As a wealth creation coach, I get asked this question often, “Must I add to my crypto savings or invest in property?This is a very good question with a surprising answer.Please watch this short video before you read the rest of this article. All investment comes down to a few

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How to go from Tenant to Landlord in 5 steps Many people go through life renting their home and remaining a tenant rather than owning their own home and then transitioning to becoming a landlord due. In this article I will endeavour to remove the obstacles to home ownership and show you how you can

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What are the Pros and Cons of Rental Insurance in South Africa [What is the Solution]? The current residential leasing market in the Johannesburg area is softer than I have seen it in the last 20 years. Perhaps it is time to buy rental insurance in South Africa? In recent years the banks eased up

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Best Way To Invest Money [2021] Why are Banks are willing to pay for your investment? The best way to invest money is to get somebody else to invest their money for you. Banks are willing to pay for your investment, without any additional security with one caveat! - it has to be property. Bankers

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Where to invest money in South Africa . Its 2021, you have a steady income, and you have some money stashed away, and the question arises; Where to invest money in South Africa? What now? What do I do with my cash? How and where should I invest? Will my money be safe? These are

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By Neil Vorster  My tenants paid my childrens education fund -  education for free?  How can a childrens education fund be free?  How could tenants pay for my children's education? Or, how one can get your children's education fund for free? When suggesting buy to let property as a solution, the objection normally arises, "Firstly,

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Buy to rent Strategy- Avoid vacancies A fundamental Buy to Rent strategy is to avoid vacancies as much a possible. Any buy to rent strategy requires continuous and increasing rental payments by your tenants.Vacancies are very expensive, as there is no rental income to balance your monthly expenses – your bond, levies and rates. 5 Essential items

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100% Financing for Property Investment in South Africa?Is Bond financing still available?If so, what are the Banks Offering, and how can I get finance?The banks look at property finance differently now! We have been in lockdown for more than 6 months, leaving the economy gasping, discover how the banks are viewing property finance. In this video, Neil

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How I lost a Million in Property Discover how I lost  a million in property two deals, and how you can avoid making the same simple mistakes. Mistake # 1 - I didn't look at the big picture and went for the quick buck! Mistake # 2 - I applied a short term solution to

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My Story: Evicting Tenants from Hell.If you are a property investor you will eventually have to face the prospect of a tenant that you need to evict. You may just end up needing to evict a tenant from hell.Evicting a bad tenant sometimes requires a different approach.In this video I  share my story of a

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Covid 19 Property Legal Update We interview prominent Johannesburg Attorney - Gerhard Faurie of Faurie Neil Inc

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Covid 19 Level 4 [Moving] South Africa Update Good NewsAgents are permitted to conduct incoming and outgoing inspections as well as hand over and collect keys. Under very specific conditions during the special allowance for moving.Watch this short video update: Click [here] for more detail on tenant and owner relocation movement."Tenants who are permitted to relocate

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Covid Lockdown Property Update 8 May 2020The rules have changed and are changing almost daily.  Today I have some great news for tenants and landlords in South Africa.YOU CAN MOVE, But it does have limitations In this video We will look at the changes to the current level 4 Lockdown restrictions, and how they have been

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Covid 19 Lockdown  [Level 4]  Property Update.The Lockdown Rules have changed and are changing almost daily.  Today I have some great news for tenants and landlords in South Africa.YOU CAN MOVE for 1 month, but it does have important limitations.Click here to access Neil's latest YouTube update 8 May 2020. In this short video I go

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How to get rid of cockroaches? Something which we all face sooner or later. If cockroaches  can survive nuclear explosions, what hope do we have?Avoid expensive fumigation! This article is aimed at showing landlords and tenants alike, how to avoid expensive fumigation, yet achieve the desired results. A cockroach free kitchen!This is how to use our

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It is time to multiply your wealth using other people’s money All investment is an equation of risk versus reward and very time you make an investment decision, you need to consider the risks vs  the rewards of your investment. Regardless what you hear about the current political climate and the economy, it is currently

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Retirement Options available to retiring professionalsIf you are approaching 50 or 60 years old and retirement looms , you have some decisions to make.Living Annuities vs Unit Trusts vs Buy to Let Property Assuming you started a business, worked at it for years - made some money along the way and now retirement comes into  view. or

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Bitcoin for South AfricansBitcoin South Africa? What is all the fuss about? This article is for the South African who would like to know what Bitcoin is all about and whether it is a viable or appropriate investment opportunity.In this series  we will be covering;What is Bitcoin?Where do you buy Bitcoin in South Africa?How do

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5 Reasons to invest in buy to let property​ A great buy to let complexHave you ever thought of the reasons to invest in a buy to let property?Is it worthwhile, risky, too much hassle?Amidst the confusing smorgasbord of options when it comes to investing, How can one choose?I am going to share my top 5

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Bond finance for entrepreneurs? Nearly half of my coaching clients are “self employed” and therefore share the challenge of obtaining bond finance for their properties. One could think that banks would look at a successful businessman with favour, since he has above average financial experience and wisdom, and understands the risks and rewards of borrowing

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Getting a 100% Bond finance The power of buy to let investment is found by maximizing your bond finance. The more you use other people’s money (the banks money) the higher your return on investment ( ROI). Did you know that a 90% Bond gives you 50% less ROI than a 100% bond? In this

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Going it alone – property investment My knuckles white, the engine straining to lift me, I was off the ground… Surreal … Time stood  still… My first solo flight had begun and there was no turning back! Exhilaration  turned to . . . .  Fear! An inescapable truth dawned on me – I need to land this

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The 5  buy to let investment essentials that nobody ever told you. After doing your research, crunched the numbers and selected a buy to let property, it’s time to take the plunge and make that property yours! But to avoid getting burnt, it may be a good idea to note and understand these 5 buy

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Is there a “how do buy good investment property” formula ? How can I avoid being a casualty in the next property crash? In this video below of a radio interview with world renown Robert Kiyosaki, he explains that investment  is a lot like  monopoly.  He warns that, like in Monopoly, we should  not  aim for

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How to avoid the three most common  property investment mistakes   After many years in property investment, sales and coaching,  I have found that the three greatest, and  totally unnecessary  property investment mistakes made by investors can be summarised by the 3 P’s Property Price Place I talk about them in this short video

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Robert Kiyosaki: Savers are losers - or are they?By Neil VorsterIn a world economy where money is printed by governments and interest earned on bank savings is pretty much equal to the inflation rate—and sometimes less than the inflation rate, Robert Kiyosaki is correct, savers are losers.But, what if saving isn’t your end-goal?What if it is a means

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By: Neil Vorster If you have Googled Retirement annuity, Retirement calculator or Retirement plan recently, you will no doubt have been exposed to the myriad of options offered by large financial institutions. A quick calculation generally leaves one shocked and stunned. Recently, I read an article by Peter Carruthers of Petes Weekly fame. Peter is

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How does one avoid all the pitfalls that await the un-initiated in property investment? By Neil Vorster When one decides to begin investing in property, the general way it is done is through the advice of a friend, or a book you read. The, I am aghast to say, with minimal knowledge, people just go

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Retirement calculators abound. Attempted saving for retirement is a gory and unsatisfying story played out on a stage by millions of South Africans every year. Effective retirement planning is seen as so difficult that many people simply ignore the inevitable reality, hiding their heads in the sand and hoping for the best.

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 Peace – 5 steps to peaceful Buy to Rent property Investment  A significant key to successful Buy to Rent property investment is found by investing in peace. Not some unattainable religious experience found in the Himalayas. I am talking about good old fashioned, successful investment without losing a single night’s sleep! At first this may

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Is your sectional title  Body Corporate, friend or foe? Very rarely does one find a person ambivalent on this question. Mostly people are biased one way or the other. Where do you stand and what exactly is the role of a sectional title body corporate? Recently on Fin 24, these two comments paint the picture

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Does buying great investment  property have to be a gamble? By Neil Vorster  Everybody wants to know how to pick a winner, and fortunately with property investment the luck or gambling element can be almost entirely removed. The national average annual house price increases are constantly published by the major banks. Many investors, when deciding to

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Burning property questions?By Neil Vorster  Follow me on Twitter @neilvorster  Estate agents, investors, tenants, sellers and buyers - this is for you! If you have property and property investment questions, the chances are you are not the only one, and they have been answered before.Getting answers to relevant questions is always a problem, at last you can

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By Neil Vorster  This is a question that every residential property investor needs to ask, but unfortunately rarely does so. For those who are seeking some clarity on the pros and cons of buying new verses second hand townhouses, I have listed some of the major advantages and disadvantages in this article. Every attempt to

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