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EasyProperties Investment Update - November 2024
14 November 2024 /
As of November 2024, EasyProperties manages a total of 41 properties for our investors, with a dynamic mix that includes urban apartments, ...
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Reverse Semigration Heats Up South Africa's Property Market
14 November 2024 /
South Africa's property market is undergoing a fascinating shift. After years of people leaving major metros for a more relaxed pace in ...
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The Tungsten: Modern Living and Investment in Atholl
23 September 2024 /
The Atholl property market has long been known for its stability and high appeal, particularly for long-term residents who value proximity ...
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Women Lead Property Ownership in South Africa
31 August 2024 /
Lightstone explores how women are outpacing men in South Africa’s property market, owning a significant share of properties, and see how ...
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Student Accommodation seeing growth and demand
23 July 2024 /
Investing in student accommodation property has become increasingly popular among real estate investors. This niche market offers a range ...
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Get a Foot in the Property Door
3 July 2024 /
Think owning prime real estate is out of reach? Think again! Capo Cassidy from Call of the Search shows how EasyProperties is making real ...
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EasyProperties Property Investment Updates May 2024
6 June 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 ...
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Cape Winelands living at Devonbosch
4 June 2024 /
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
31 May 2024 /
Cape Town’s property market is buzzing with exciting developments, particularly with the introduction of the digital nomad visa under the ...
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This investor aims to be financially independent by 45
7 May 2024 /
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 ...
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Volley Brooklyn Launch: A Night to Remember!
15 April 2024 /
Last Thursday, we had the opportunity to represent EasyProperties at the grand opening of Volley Brooklyn in Pretoria, hosted by the Bow ...
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The Industrial Property Market in South Africa
12 April 2024 /
Over the last five years, South Africa's industrial property market has demonstrated remarkable resilience and adaptability, navigating ...
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Finding Your Perfect Rental with EasyProperties
15 March 2024 /
Hey there, house hunters! Are you dreaming of a new place to call home? Look no further than EasyProperties! We have a fantastic selection ...
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SA Property Market Outlook in 2024
15 March 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 ...
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Check on the progress of your property: March 2024 Reports
8 March 2024 /
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 ...
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This is the Aparthotel Generation
9 February 2024 /
In the last few years, the property landscape has gone through quite a few changes. Trends, like the Zoom Boom, have come about from ...
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The Timeless Popularity of Bedfordview
8 February 2024 /
Despite the many transformations seen by Johannesburg’s suburbs over the decades, Bedfordview stands as one that stood the many tests of ...
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EasyProperties Property Investment Updates November 2023
28 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 ...
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Umhlanga's Millennial Magnet: A New Development for Young Professionals
10 November 2023 /
Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, is one of South Africa's fastest-growing towns, and for good reason. With its stunning coastline, thriving ...
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Bo-Kaap: A Vibrant Neighborhood with Investment Potential
3 November 2023 /
Cape Town, South Africa, is a world-renowned travel destination, and for good reason. With its stunning natural beauty, vibrant culture, ...
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Foreign Property Buyers Continue to Invest in Gauteng
2 November 2023 /
Whether interest is booming or waning, it is not unusual for facts about foreign property buyers in South Africa to be met with some ...
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Calculating the value of a property
23 October 2023 /
At EasyProperties, we source the best property deals for our investors so that they can realise the best return on their investment. ...
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Surprising Facts about South African Property Investors
23 October 2023 /
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
28 August 2023 /
The unabated coastal semigration trend, intensified by the shift to remote-working caused by pandemic lockdowns, has opened up the property ...
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How Do Some Properties Maintain Value in Ever-Changing Markets?
25 July 2023 /
The South African property market, like any other real estate market, experiences its fair share of fluctuations and changes. Economic ...
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Unlocking Success in the South African Property Market
25 July 2023 /
South Africans have long been passionate about property investment. After all, real estate has historically been a reliable way to ...
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Explore the Impact of Sectional Title Performance and First-Time Buyers
22 June 2023 /
Despite the economic challenges faced by South Africa, for those like the EasyProperties investor, who have embraced an innovative and ...
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Invest, Stay, and Experience Luxury Living with BlackBrick
1 June 2023 /
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 ...
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EasyProperties property Investment Updates 2023
17 May 2023 /
We are delighted to share these updates with our valued community. Each property has its own quarterly updated information available ...
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10 Factors for Maximizing Student Housing Returns
12 May 2023 /
As the demand for student housing around the globe, including South Africa, continues to draw the attention of astute property investors, ...
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Smashing Success of Blackbrick Developments Offers Brand New Cape Town Opportunity
11 May 2023 /
BlackBrick developments in Cape Town and Johannesburg have unfailingly ticked every box. Now, it is expected that the thousands of ...
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Beating Inflation with Property?
11 May 2023 /
The South African Reserve Bank recently announced a decision to hike interest rates by 50 basis points. This decision was made in an effort ...
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The Future of Your Investment Portfolio: Considering Student Accommodation for Your Investment Portfolio
11 May 2023 /
South Africa is currently facing a critical shortage of student accommodation, as highlighted in the recent article by IOL Property. ...
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Western Cape buy-to-let market offers investment haven amidst economic challenges
11 May 2023 /
The South African Reserve Bank’s MPC (Monetary Policy Committee) announcement yesterday to hike the interest rate to 7.75% and the prime ...
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Fortress Drops REIT Status – What it Means for Your Investments
18 April 2023 /
On 1 February 2023, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) withdrew Fortress's Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) status, stating that the ...
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Why Property Investment is a Smart Defense Against Inflation for Protecting Your Wealth
18 April 2023 /
The South African Reserve Bank recently announced a decision to hike interest rates by 50 basis points. This decision was made in an effort ...
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Astute Property Investors Eye Student Housing Market
8 March 2023 /
Property environments, regardless of property type or geography are highly nuanced and their timeous opportunities for diversified ...
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2023 South African Property Market Trends: Insights from Urban Soup's Ray Harli
2 March 2023 /
The South African property market has been subject to considerable uncertainty in recent years, which may have caused some investors to ...
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2023 South African Property Market Trends: Insights from BLOK's Jacques Van Embden
2 March 2023 /
Looking into the future of the South African property market can be a complex and unpredictable task, but we caught up with Jacques Van ...
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How EasyProperties Manage Rental Properties To Generate Income
26 December 2022 /
Property investment has always been popular in South Africa, with many people choosing to invest in rental property. The appeal of this ...
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Own a Share in the Elite Seaside Village of Umhlanga Rocks
15 December 2022 /
Owning a share in Umhlanga Rocks, a haven of resilience through all market conditions, and usually only available to the financially elite, ...
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Invest in a Thriving Soweto Lifestyle
24 November 2022 /
In a post-pandemic reconfiguration of what home should look like, residential developments that offer community, lifestyle and the ability ...
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Six On N: Invest In a New Living Trend In An Excellent Location
4 November 2022 /
The latest investment offering on the EasyProperties platform, Six on N, by BLOK should be noted for anyone intending to grow a diversified ...
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A Housing Market Answer With A Future Precinct In Mind
24 October 2022 /
Sandringham’s One on Anne, scheduled for completion in August 2023, is much more than a sound buy-to-let investment case. While it offers ...
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That Time Between Investment and Construction Completion
10 October 2022 /
One of the advantages of investing in a property that will only be completed a year or two after your purchase is the benefit of capital ...
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Cape Town’s Rebounding Tourism Market Welcomes Latest Office to Apartment Conversion: The Duke
12 September 2022 /
While office-to-flat conversions all over the world are not a new concept, it is one that has significantly accelerated since the Covid ...
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[Webinar] We talk to interiors and landscape architects for The Fynbos, Cape Town’s first biophilic development
22 August 2022 /
In this fascinating 17-minute discussion, Carel Nolte, CMO for EasyProperties talks to interiors architect Lauren Bolus from Make ...
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EasyProperties secures record discount for Cape Town's first biophilic development
15 August 2022 /
According to Wikipedia, Biophilic design is a concept used within the building industry to increase occupant connectivity to the natural ...
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Which Property Investment is Best for You?
22 July 2022 /
By now, you probably know that having some financial investment savvy will pave the road to your future security. You may have even ...
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BlackBrick and EasyProperties answer the needs for 'Generation Rent'
20 July 2022 /
In 2017, when new generation property developer, BlackBrick sold out the first hybrid leisure-residential investment development in only 90 ...
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