By Neale Petersen

Originally from Lagos, Nigeria, Samuel Ogbu moved to London in the early seventies where he did most of his schooling. Now, a few decades on, Samuel is the Chief Executive Officer of Liberty Properties in South Africa. He firmly believes that South Africa is the key to growth and improvement in Africa, which is why he chose to come back and raise his children here. Personally, Samuel is invested mainly in resi

By Michelle Dickens

If you are reading this article chances are you are one of South Africa’s 18 million credit active consumers. You might have a mortgage to finance your property rental investment, a credit card, car fi nance or a store card or two. Ultimately you are loaded on at least one credit bureau. Consumer spending is vital to the South African economy; 60% of South Africa’s GDP is contributed by hous

By Monique Terrazas

According to FNB’s Property Barometer, buying by the so-called “Black ” population group has risen to 34% of total buying – the highest percentage since 2005, a significant jump from the previous quarter’s 28%, and not far behind the White population group, buying at 44%. This has again placed the spotlight on the impact of the “Black Diamonds” on the property market.

By Candice Reichlin

Social media is a bona fi de phenomenon and obsession, and, as it happens, a handy investor tool. Th roughout this series we have looked at the basics of the major social media options for investors and, in this, our final instalment, we’ll be giving you some valuable advice and tricks to get the most out of this major technological advancement.