I am going to share my secrets of becoming successful in property I have spent years studying formulas and calculations on how to be successful in property – I have perfected the science and art. During the process, I have made Read more…
Bursting bubbles about balloon payments If you thought that a balloon payment is a cool thing – and that the balloon is filled with streamers and confetti, then you have a surprise waiting for you. I cannot begin to describe Read more…
So, you want to own property? What I can do is I can help you to understand the difference between full title and sectional title properties. When you buy a property, most people want to own the land, the bricks Read more…
Trust in the body corporate of sectional title schemes Understanding sectional title properties shouldn’t be complicated. Big terms like body corporates and board of trustees shouldn’t scare you. Though it sounds like I am making up words as I go Read more…
Property vs property ETFs/REITs Take note! Note that I don’t advocate investing your hard-earned cash in vehicles that you don’t understand. Do your own research – these property calculations are for interest sake, and quite possibly flawed. In part three Read more…
Of money and habits It’s probably not a surprise for most people to read about money and habits. In recent years, especially with the developments of behaviourism, habits have received quite a lot of attention. From body (or bio) hacking, Read more…
Confusion in the world of financial roles is more widespread than HIV in Southern Africa. It’s even evident in debt levels in the world and makes me want to drive into the big hole in Kimberley.
Nope, FIRE is not a song from SIA. Fire! The thing that burns! Yes, Fire! The thing that Sia is pouring gasoline on! F.I.R.E.! The thing that makes people quit their job and sip cocktails on the beach! If you Read more…
The Black Tax Black tax is generally understood to be the financial pressure that most young, black professionals have when it comes to supporting or helping to support less privileged family members. It is NOT this: Although my definition may Read more…
Killing my investment softly with this tenant One of the most well-known strategies people use in South Africa is called buy to rent. You can buy a property and then rent it out. The idea is simple – you buy Read more…
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