The largest piece of real estate is still embedded in your mind

It’s 2008 and a start of another new year! It’s also the right time to knock your finances and your property portfolio into shape. A New Year is always a time people start reviewing where they are and where they want to go. Many people set New Year’s resolutions for losing weight, stopping smoking and making more money. We certainly can help you make money through property but not with the rest. Most of these ne

“If you entertain the masses then you can eat with the classes”

Richard Rubin is humble about his achievements. In short order he has become one of the hot up and coming property entrepreneurs.  At 31, Rubin runs a property development company Aengus Property Holdings serving investors with a staff of 250. Rubin has bought more than 25 commercial buildings in the Johannesburg and Durban areas. He holds them, refurbishes them into liveable apartment units, sells them off as we

Urban Development Zone gives great investor incentives

Durban surrounds one of the busiest ports in Africa which serves as one of the gateways to the rest of the province as well as serves as a valuable trade route for import and export to the east. Durban has the second largest industrial hub after Gauteng. Durban is known for its golden beaches, warm water from the Indian Ocean, warm climate all year round, sugarcane fields, and magnificent Drakensberg mountains to the green rolling hills o

Incentives to encourage inward investment

You gather the idea that Mauritius was made first and then heaven, and that heaven was copied after Mauritius. (Mark Twain, 1896)

This ‘The Pearl of the Indian Ocean,’ is an volcanic island of exceptional beauty and more than just an investment opportunity. Mauritius is a unique, offers the finer things in life and a ground floor opportunity.

Surround yourself with investors who are looking for things you are not 

So you want to become a real estate investor?! One of the most common questions I get from those who are just starting to invest is, “Where do I start?” or, “How do I know where to begin?” I want to share some secret principles with anyone who has ever struggled with how or where to start in the world of real estate investing; just start at the end.

Maximise your investments and minimise your tax burden

Three reasons for investing in volatile offshore markets

In answer to how the elections are won in the USA, Bill Clinton famously answered: ‘It’s the economy, stupid!’ Actually the real secret to winning in politics, business, life and even property investing for that matter is through having sound relationships with people. It is your attitude towards life and how you interact and relate with people on a daily basis.

I interviewed Dr John Maxwell speaker, author and foremost authority on leadership who consulted to George Bus

Conventional wisdom says, invest in retirement until 65, then enjoy a comfortable retirement.

It worked for some of our parents but sobering pension statistics show that this is not effective anymore. Only 5% of South Africans have invested to retire independently and comfortably. An now South Africans are expected to live longer in retirement.

Great deals are absolutely everywhere

Real estate deals are everywhere. In a normal day you probably pass at least a few possible investments just going about your daily routine. Some you may have noticed, some you may not have. But once you start seriously looking, you’ll be surprised what is out there.

Once you start viewing the world through an investor’s eyes,” For Sale” signs suddenly catch your interest. A “For Rent” sign can lead to a simple pho

Know where the savings are to wipe out your tax liabilities

In this issue’s article, we outline five methods that can be used to reduce or even legitimately wipe out any property tax liability. It is important to note though that implementing some of these methods may require the help of a tax professional.

A new breed of property manager is developing to meet the sophisticated needs of the “hands-off” real estate investor.

If Deals-R-You, auctions just may be the way to go

Even if you do not quite relish the thrill of bidding at a live auction, everyone likes a great deal. This is the allure of auctions and the reason why the auction sales have  grown recently.

ClareMart Auction Group call rates are up 300%. Auction attendance has quadrupled. Auction specialists Aucor reports 90% or more of the properties offered on auctions are sold. Another 5% of properties are sold following post auction negotiat
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So, we’ve all heard that the industrial property market is hot.  How can we take advantage of this and what is the best way to go about it?

Industrial property may be regarded as any property that is zoned for industrial usage;

• Small to medium sized factories – often found in complexes
• Larger warehouses
• Industrialized business parks
• Large distribution centres
• Storage facilities
• Open land

Generally an industrial zoning has far broader usages than res