Old World, New World

	We saw it again recently when the American credit crisis caused people to lose billions of dollars on the world’s stock markets. I read that the pension fund industry, in particular, lost a lot of money. However, the world’s wealthiest investor, Warren Buffett, did not lose a single dollar.

Your questions answered by Real Estate INVESTOR Magazine investor specialists 

Whether you are a starter investor, or an intermediate or well-seasoned, long-term investor in residential, commercial or offshore property, we can answer all your property investment questions.

Be aware and learn from people around you

Zitulele Combi, better known as ‘KK’ to his friends, is a maverick who has achieved great success in property and business due to his doggedly sticking to his task and defying conventional practices. He was given the name ‘KK’ for short after the former Zambian president and Dictator Kenneth Kuanda, due to his autocratic approach to firing people from the debating team at school.

Investing in the UK is always a safe bet for offshore investors

	With the relaxation of exchange controls, more foreign travel and greater availability of low-cost offshore mortgage finance, more South Africans are looking at foreign property ownership, particularly in the UK. But how do you source, secure and manage an investment 6000 miles away?

Toolkit

Robert Kiyosaki and the Rich Dad, Poor Dad philosophy require no introduction. This interactive website is packed with useful information, investor tools, and resources. Watch and listen to a selection of web videos with titles such as ‘Savers are Losers’ and ‘The Cashflow Quadrant’.

 Discover investment opportunities in Bloemfontein

	Described as a “City on the move”, Bloemfontein is the economic hub of the Mangaung Local Municipality and the provincial capital of the Free State. A medium-sized city with a population of about 460 000.

 The FICA Factor - Part 1

	In this first article in our new four-part series, REIM looks at the Financial Intelligence Centre Act and its far-reaching impact on the property market.

 Protecting your investment from the risk of non-payment of utilities

	In this third article in our series addressing the six main risks residential property investors face when managing their property portfolios, we consider expense risk and how investors can manage it.

The Property Multimillionaire Who Couldn’t Afford To Sell A Property

	Given the property boom over recent years, a huge number of investors have quickly and successfully grown portfolios by using a very simple investment strategy: refinancing equity from an existing property to purchase the next property as opposed to just selling the property and being liable for losses and a huge tax bill.

The Low Down With Levy Stabilistion Funds

	Levy stabilisation funds are common in sectional title schemes designed for retired persons. The rationale behind them is that retired persons generally live off a fixed income and cannot afford to pay large increases in their ordinary levies each year.

Taking Investing To The Next Level

	Many property investors stick to residential property investment, where the perceived risks are somewhat lower, but with the many lucrative opportunities in the commercial sector, it may be time to take your investment strategy to the next level.