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property investing Insights Education 18 April 2023

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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By Ronald Maako
property investing Insights Education 8 March 2023

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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By Ronald Maako
property investing Insights Education 2 March 2023

2023 South African Property Market Trends: Insights from Urban Soup's Ray Harli
The South African property market has been subject to considerable uncertainty in recent years, which may have caused some investors to hesitate. However, there are positive signs that suggest a more promising outlook for 2023. With increased interest in real estate investment from both domestic and international buyers, there is ...
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By Ronald Maako
property investing Insights Education 2 March 2023

2023 South African Property Market Trends: Insights from BLOK's Jacques Van Embden
Looking into the future of the South African property market can be a complex and unpredictable task, but we caught up with Jacques Van Embden, a property developer in Cape Town and MD of BLOK, to get his thoughts on what 2023 has in store. Despite facing geopolitical instability, the Western Cape has been touted as one of the most ...
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By Ronald Maako
property investing Insights Education 26 December 2022

How EasyProperties Manage Rental Properties To Generate Income
Property investment has always been popular in South Africa, with many people choosing to invest in rental property. The appeal of this type of investment is largely due to the potential for capital growth and rental income. By carefully selecting the right property and managing it effectively, investors can enjoy significant returns on ...
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By Ronald Maako
property investing Insights Education 15 December 2022

Own a Share in the Elite Seaside Village of Umhlanga Rocks
Owning a share in Umhlanga Rocks, a haven of resilience through all market conditions, and usually only available to the financially elite, is now accessible to all EasyProperties investors who will also benefit from a 9,45% discount compared to the standard market price. The Capital Pearls is a unique development that has become a ...
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By Ronald Maako
property investing Insights Education 24 November 2022

Invest in a Thriving Soweto Lifestyle
In a post-pandemic reconfiguration of what home should look like, residential developments that offer community, lifestyle and the ability to work remotely when necessary, are in demand. Orlando Towers, located near to the best that everything vibey Soweto has to offer, is no exception. The Orlando development precinct, where early ...
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By Ronald Maako
property investing Insights Education 4 November 2022

Six On N: Invest In a New Living Trend In An Excellent Location
The latest investment offering on the EasyProperties platform, Six on N, by BLOK should be noted for anyone intending to grow a diversified portfolio. As popular cities like Cape Town grow in density, the demand for compact urban design and well-planned micro living that emphasises shared spaces, hybrid work environments and trendy ...
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By Ronald Maako
property investing Insights Education 24 October 2022

A Housing Market Answer With A Future Precinct In Mind
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 excellent entry-level pricing, an answer to Sectional Title stock shortage, strong capital appreciation and rental income appreciation, One on Anne is part of a greater master plan to redesign the ...
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By Ronald Maako
property investing Insights Education 10 October 2022

That Time Between Investment and Construction Completion
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 growth that is achieved in the meantime. For instance, if you have purchased a share in a property in 2020, the likelihood is that you will gain capital growth on the purchase price by the time the ...
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By Ronald Maako
property investing Insights Education 12 September 2022

Cape Town’s Rebounding Tourism Market Welcomes Latest Office to Apartment Conversion: The Duke
While office-to-flat conversions all over the world are not a new concept, it is one that has significantly accelerated since the Covid pandemic. The growing trend, welcomed for different reasons by tourism, as well as property developers and investors, seems set to continue.
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By Ronald Maako
property investing Insights Education 22 July 2022

Which Property Investment is Best for You?
By now, you probably know that having some financial investment savvy will pave the road to your future security. You may have even compared all the options and noticed that although all major asset classes have their share of skeletons in the family closet, property is still a safe haven for your income and capital appreciation ...
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By Ronald Maako
property investing Insights Education 20 July 2022

BlackBrick and EasyProperties answer the needs for 'Generation Rent'
In 2017, when new generation property developer, BlackBrick sold out the first hybrid leisure-residential investment development in only 90 days it proved what the property industry has suspected about today’s 20-somethings, Generation Z. Known as ‘Generation Rent’ – these astute investors are looking for experience and freedom.
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By Ronald Maako
property investing Insights Education 17 June 2022

Capital On Bath: Why you should you invest
A company that has weathered storms in the past would have your support, wouldn't you agree? Because of Marc Wachsberger's leadership, The Capital Hotel & Apartments has broken hotel norms to become South Africa's fastest-growing, fully-serviced luxury apartment and hotel room provider. During COVID, a time when hotels were closing ...
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By Ronald Maako
property investing Insights Education 14 June 2022

Investing in property: directly and in equities
EasyProperties launched over a year ago in 2020, giving investors the opportunity to buy shares in property units. We highlight the key differences between buying shares in a property company via EasyEquities and buying shares in a specific property via EasyProperties.
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By Standwa Nongauza
property investing Insights Education 4 May 2022

Undeniable Reasons That You Need Media Mill Commercial Property
The properties you see on the EasyProperties platform have gone through a thorough review process to ensure that they are suitable for our investors.
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By Ronald Maako
property investing Insights Education 4 May 2022

Why We Care About Property Valuation (And Why You Should, Too!)
When it comes to property investing, there is only one thing that matters: the actual value of the property you invested in.
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By Ronald Maako
property investing Insights Education 5 August 2021

Women Investing in Property: The Game Changers
Over the last few years we’ve seen the property market undergo some change, and it’s not just because EasyProperties entered the PropTech scene.
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By Standwa Nongauza
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