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Akaru Bryanston is Now on Airbnb

You invested in it. Now you can stay in it.
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Blouberg Beachfront Property IPO: Start Investing with Any Amount

Think ocean views, Airbnb potential, and tourist-driven demand, from just R1.
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Property IPO in Cape Town. You In?

Cape Town property prices have surged by 141% – the biggest jump of any metro in South Africa.* With the new Monarch Living IPO on EasyProperties, you’ve got the chance to get exposure to this booming market – from as little as R1.
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Why Investors Are Loving the Short-Term Rental Market

With Airbnb demand going up, property investors are cashing in. Here’s how Monarch Living potentially positions you for high returns in this thriving market.
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What is EasyMortgages? 🏠

Whether it’s your first place, an upgrade, or an investment, getting a home loan can feel overwhelming...and stressful. EasyMortgages makes it simple, stress-free, and did we mention it's completely free?
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New: Student Economy Investing Theme

New theme alert! We just added The Student Economy to our platform. This captures companies thriving in student spending, education, housing, and tech.
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EasyProperties Investment Update - February 2025

2024 proved to be a great year for EasyProperties! We've expanded our portfolio with eight exciting new properties in 2024, adding nearly R65 million in purchase value that we'll be managing on behalf of our valued investors.
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Pretoria’s Next Hot Property?

When it comes to hot investment spots, Pretoria doesn’t always get the same hype as Johannesburg or Cape Town. But investors who know what they’re doing? They’re paying attention to Lynnwood, and The Dawn might just be a prime example of why.
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Meet Tshepo Sibanda: An Investor and Resident of Orlando Towers Estates

Tshepo Sibanda is not just a chef by trade; he’s also an investor and proud resident of Orlando Towers Estates, the latest EasyProperties offering. With a story full of ambition, resilience, and forward thinking, Tshepo is proof that investing isn't just for the elite - it's for anyone willing to take the leap.
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Discover Your Next Home with EasyProperties

You might not know this, but EasyProperties not only gives you the opportunity to invest in property - we source the tenants and manage the 41 properties we have on the platform as well. These include urban apartments, luxury student housing, industrial properties and coastal gems. Our community of over 120,000+ property investors, ...
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Debunking Common Myths About Township Property

Tim Akinnusi, CEO of Mortgage Market, the developers behind Orlando Towers Estates, shares how township property markets are not only offering financial and social impact opportunities but also debunking common myths about rental yields and tenant reliability.
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EasyProperties Investment Update - November 2024

As of November 2024, EasyProperties manages a total of 41 properties for our investors, with a dynamic mix that includes urban apartments, luxury student accommodation, industrial properties, and both short- and long-term stay properties, along with some sought after coastal locations. We currently have 9 properties under construction, ...
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Reverse Semigration Heats Up South Africa's Property Market

South Africa's property market is undergoing a fascinating shift. After years of people leaving major metros for a more relaxed pace in coastal towns or the countryside, there's a noticeable swing in the opposite direction.
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The Tungsten: Modern Living and Investment in Atholl

The Atholl property market has long been known for its stability and high appeal, particularly for long-term residents who value proximity to key business hubs like Sandton. In this exclusive area where free-standing houses dominate, The Tungsten stands out as a modern, forward-thinking development that is designed to cater to a new ...
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Women Lead Property Ownership in South Africa

Lightstone explores how women are outpacing men in South Africa’s property market, owning a significant share of properties, and see how their preferences in cars have evolved over the past decade.
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Student Accommodation seeing growth and demand

Investing in student accommodation property has become increasingly popular among real estate investors. This niche market offers a range of benefits, including stable demand, attractive yields, and relatively low vacancy rates.
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Get a Foot in the Property Door

Think owning prime real estate is out of reach? Think again! Capo Cassidy from Call of the Search shows how EasyProperties is making real estate investment easy and affordable. With just a few bucks, you can own a piece of top properties.
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EasyProperties Property Investment Updates May 2024

In the ever-evolving world of property, staying informed about the progress of your investments is crucial. We've got some updates for our EasyProperties community on a number of different properties, here they are:
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Cape Winelands living at Devonbosch

Our VP of Brand, Carly Esterhuizen, shares how she spent the day at Devonbosch – an estate available to invest in via EasyProperties.
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Cape Town Property Market: A Haven for Digital Nomads

Cape Town’s property market is buzzing with exciting developments, particularly with the introduction of the digital nomad visa under the updated Immigration Act regulations. This new visa is a significant opportunity for those investing in short-term stay apartments in Cape Town.
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This investor aims to be financially independent by 45

Moses Mahlangu is 29 years old and has been investing for the last 4 years. He’s got his goals in check: he wants to achieve financial independence by the time he gets to 45.
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Volley Brooklyn Launch: A Night to Remember!

Last Thursday, we had the opportunity to represent EasyProperties at the grand opening of Volley Brooklyn in Pretoria, hosted by the Bow and Arc team. It was an evening filled with excitement and a glimpse into the future of student living!
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The Industrial Property Market in South Africa

Over the last five years, South Africa's industrial property market has demonstrated remarkable resilience and adaptability, navigating through economic fluctuations, political uncertainties, and the unforeseen impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Finding Your Perfect Rental with EasyProperties

Hey there, house hunters! Are you dreaming of a new place to call home? Look no further than EasyProperties! We have a fantastic selection of rental units across some of Gauteng's hottest areas, ready to suit any lifestyle.
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SA Property Market Outlook in 2024

In South Africa, like the rest of the world, the property market can be measured by sentiment and data. And when it comes to sentiment, who better to ask than 200 estate agents who live and breathe the property mood every day?
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Check on the progress of your property: March 2024 Reports

In the same way that you would be interested to know what a company you’re invested in is up to, keeping tabs on the progress of the properties you’ve invested in can also be a worthwhile exercise. We’ve compiled detailed reports on the different EasyProperties investments and how they are doing. The reports are short and sweet and done ...
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This is the Aparthotel Generation

In the last few years, the property landscape has gone through quite a few changes. Trends, like the Zoom Boom, have come about from changes in the way people want to live and thus, where they want to live.
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The Timeless Popularity of Bedfordview

Despite the many transformations seen by Johannesburg’s suburbs over the decades, Bedfordview stands as one that stood the many tests of time. Timeless in its popularity, and steady in terms of house price growth through all markets, Bedfordview, situated in Ekurhuleni is one of Johannesburg’s oldest and most affluent suburbs.
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EasyProperties Property Investment Updates November 2023

In the ever-evolving world of property, staying informed about the progress of your investments is crucial. That's why we're delighted to share these updates with you, our valued EasyProperties community.
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Umhlanga's Millennial Magnet: A New Development for Young Professionals

Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, is one of South Africa's fastest-growing towns, and for good reason. With its stunning coastline, thriving business node, and growing population of young professionals, Umhlanga has become the ultimate destination for those seeking a forward-thinking and on-the-go lifestyle.
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Bo-Kaap: A Vibrant Neighborhood with Investment Potential

Cape Town, South Africa, is a world-renowned travel destination, and for good reason. With its stunning natural beauty, vibrant culture, and thriving economy, it's no wonder that people from all over the globe flock to the Mother City. If you've ever been captivated by the mesmerising beauty of Cape Town, you’ve probably stumbled upon ...
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Foreign Property Buyers Continue to Invest in Gauteng

Whether interest is booming or waning, it is not unusual for facts about foreign property buyers in South Africa to be met with some surprise. During years of market buoyance, there is often a perception that a large chunk of total residential sales, particularly in Cape Town, are attributed to foreign buyers. And in times of economic ...
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Calculating the value of a property

At EasyProperties, we source the best property deals for our investors so that they can realise the best return on their investment. Working out the value of a property is a complicated business, with tons of factors to consider. Property data specialist Lightstone has turned the gathering, processing and reporting of property data into ...
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Surprising Facts about South African Property Investors

The largest group of homeowners in South Africa – a group that is showing no sign of losing interest – may surprise you.
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First Knysna Opportunity for EasyProperties Investors

The unabated coastal semigration trend, intensified by the shift to remote-working caused by pandemic lockdowns, has opened up the property development market to cater for more permanent residents in what have previously been traditional holiday towns.
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How Do Some Properties Maintain Value in Ever-Changing Markets?

The South African property market, like any other real estate market, experiences its fair share of fluctuations and changes. Economic conditions, interest rates, government policies, and consumer preferences all contribute to the constant evolution of property values. Yet, amid these shifting tides, certain properties manage to maintain ...
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Unlocking Success in the South African Property Market

South Africans have long been passionate about property investment. After all, real estate has historically been a reliable way to accumulate wealth. The South African property market holds immense potential for investors seeking to build wealth and to diversify their portfolios. However, many individuals have fallen into common traps ...
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Explore the Impact of Sectional Title Performance and First-Time Buyers

Despite the economic challenges faced by South Africa, for those like the EasyProperties investor, who have embraced an innovative and lower-risk approach to accumulating wealth through property, benefiting from the housing market in the main economic hubs remains positive.
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Invest, Stay, and Experience Luxury Living with BlackBrick

Picture this: You wake up one morning after a delightful night at BlackBrick, where you booked a cozy room. As you step outside, you notice the convenience of MINI Sharing parked right in the lot, exclusively available to BlackBrick residents and members of the BlackBrick Club. It's the perfect solution for your quick errands around ...
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EasyProperties property Investment Updates 2023

We are delighted to share these updates with our valued community. Each property has its own quarterly updated information available through property reports. Investors can easily access these reports by logging in to EasyProperties, selecting the desired property, and downloading the report from the Property Documents section under the ...
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10 Factors for Maximizing Student Housing Returns

As the demand for student housing around the globe, including South Africa, continues to draw the attention of astute property investors, there’s an important role for the management of these properties so that risks associated with this investment sector are mitigated.
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EasyProperties Makes Property Investing Accessible: 3 Years in - 30 Properties later

We are thrilled to share with you that EasyProperties has just launched its 30th property on our platform! Our journey since we launched in the dark days of the Covid pandemic in 2020 has been nothing short of remarkable, and that is largely due to the phenomenal EasyEquities community who continue to invest in these quality property ...
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Smashing Success of Blackbrick Developments Offers Brand New Cape Town Opportunity

BlackBrick developments in Cape Town and Johannesburg have unfailingly ticked every box. Now, it is expected that the thousands of investors who rallied to ensure that initial raises for the first three BlackBrick developments via the EasyProperties platform were oversubscribed, will be eager to jump behind the soon-to-be-launched ...
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Beating Inflation with Property?

The South African Reserve Bank recently announced a decision to hike interest rates by 50 basis points. This decision was made in an effort to curb inflation and stabilize the economy. However, this has left many investors worried about the effects of inflation on their investment portfolios. One way to hedge against inflation is through ...
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The Future of Your Investment Portfolio: Considering Student Accommodation for Your Investment Portfolio

South Africa is currently facing a critical shortage of student accommodation, as highlighted in the recent article by IOL Property. According to this report, not only is there a significant need for housing but there's also an urgency to address the issue now. The question isn't if student accommodation is a worthy investment; it's how ...
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Western Cape buy-to-let market offers investment haven amidst economic challenges

The South African Reserve Bank’s MPC (Monetary Policy Committee) announcement yesterday to hike the interest rate to 7.75% and the prime lending rate to 11.25% adds to a dim economic outlook. Despite this, for astute property investors, there are certainly pockets of excellence that will provide somewhat of a haven over the rocky periods ...
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Reflecting on 2022's Milestones and Successes

As the CEO of EasyProperties, I want to start by expressing my appreciation for your support and commitment to EasyProperties. The year 2022 was a year marked by both challenges and successes. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic's financial impact, we saw how people and organisations can be resilient during tough times. In reflecting on the ...
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Fortress Drops REIT Status – What it Means for Your Investments

On 1 February 2023, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) withdrew Fortress's Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) status, stating that the company no longer met the minimum requirements to maintain its REIT status. To remain a REIT, property businesses must pay a dividend of at least 75% of their taxable earnings available for ...
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Why Property Investment is a Smart Defense Against Inflation for Protecting Your Wealth

The South African Reserve Bank recently announced a decision to hike interest rates by 50 basis points. This decision was made in an effort to curb inflation and stabilize the economy. However, this has left many investors worried about the effects of inflation on their investment portfolios. One way to hedge against inflation is through ...
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Astute Property Investors Eye Student Housing Market

Property environments, regardless of property type or geography are highly nuanced and their timeous opportunities for diversified investment are key to overall stable performance over time. One property type that has the eye of astute investors and is fast becoming a global asset, is student accommodation.
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