How To Choose A Good Property Investment

•10 Things to Consider When Buying Investment Property
Thinking of investing in a rental property? Buying investment property could be risky as there are quiet a few things to consider, but risk comes with most property purchases and can be overcome if you consider all factors. Here are ten crucial things to look out for when shopping for profitable rental property. 1. Location When purchasing a property with the idea to make a profit from rental income, you firstly need to consider the location. What this means is that the location of your...

•The Pros and Cons of Renting and Buying Property
This age-old question has caused much debate and even if renting or buying makes a lot of sense in certain circumstances; every person comes to a point in his or her life when they have to decide between renting or to buying. Here is a list of pros and cons for you to consider before you make that all-important decision. The pros and cons of buying property: Pros: · As the owner you can change the layout and décor of the property. This means that you can renovate and improve the property...

•10 Tips For Buy to Let Investors
Buying-to-rent refers to an investment strategy of buying a residential property to be let for profit. This type of investment can deliver extremely good returns but should be carefully considered. Here are some tips to guide you through the process of buying to let: 1. Do In-Depth Research It is important to know what you are letting yourself in for. If this is the first time you are buying to let make sure to seek advice from an expert or other buy-to-let investors. In tough economic times...

•Never Say No to Cape Town Property
Cape Town is well known for its spectacular views of mountains and sea, making it hard to find a property in this popular city that does not have a room with a view of either Table Mountain, sprawling Atlantic Ocean or rolling wine lands. International and local tourists flock here year-on-year to experience the fantastic weather, pristine beaches and the diverse cultures that Cape Town has to offer. Cape Town recently added yet another prestigious accolade to its list of awards by being named...

•What to Expect When You Purchase a Holiday Home in South Africa
South Africa has some of the world’s most sought-after holiday destinations and offers buyers great opportunities to invest in a steady and resilient market. One of the most exciting and exclusive holiday homes in South Africa can be found along the Atlantic Seaboard. Here are a few things to consider before you take the first step to investing in a holiday home in South Africa: 1. What are your needs? Firstly you need to establish what you want from the property. Do you want to use it mainly...

•13 Characteristics of a Good Real Estate Agent
Planning on buying or selling property? A real estate agent would be able to help you get the best deal, right? The truth is there are so many agents out there but not all of them are worth their commission. Here are some characteristics of a good real estate agent: 1. A Good Real Estate Agent Works Full Time Not all part-time real estate agents are not worth considering but one should ask oneself the question would you use a part-time mechanic or part-time dentist. If you are going to...

•10 Things to Consider When Choosing a Neighbourhood
Where you live is as important as the house you live in. Maybe you have a good idea of where you want to live but don't let that keep you from looking at other neighborhoods. While looking around, don’t forget to check the statistics, ask questions, do your research, and make first-hand observations to ensure that you make a decision that will suit your family while making the best possible investment. Here are some things to consider when choosing a neighborhood: 1. Quality of Schools If you...

•9 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Property Portal
A good property portal is an extremely useful marketing tool for estate agents or those opting to sell privately. The biggest benefit to you as a seller or agent is that you don’t have to hassle with the marketing of the site, instead you can reap the rewards of the portal’s good positioning on the Internet. Here are some questions to ask before you subscribe: 1. Is the Website Visible on Major Search Engines? Establishing where the property portal is ranked on search engines is very...

•7 Advantages of Owing Beachfront Property in Cape Town
How often does one get a chance to invest in property that are known to be some of South Africa’s most lucrative investments. Beachfront property in Cape Town offers investors some of the most beautiful scenery in the world as well as access to world-class beaches – only one of the advantages of owning beachfront property on the golden stretch of coast. Here are a few more: 1. Excellent Investment Beachfront property in Cape Town has proven to be some of the world’s best investments. This has...

•5 Basic Things to Consider When Buying Property
Buying property is probably the most expensive purchase you will ever make. Starting the process is often daunting, but by choosing the right location, size and time as well as ensuring quality and affordability, you will reduce the chances of making costly mistakes. Keep the following in mind when buying a property: 1. Location The location of a property might possibly be the single most important aspect to consider when purchasing a house. How many times have you heard the saying that...