All About Property

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Overview

Are you interested in buying, selling or investing in property? Or are you a homeowner or tenant wanting to know your rights? In all About Property we chat to the real estate experts that will bring you all the advice, insights and property offerings.

26 July – 01 Aug: Episode 13

A topic that comes up many times on the show, is properties that are priced incorrectly, and as a result does not sell. In this episode we find out how to be sure, that you are listing your property, to go.

In recent years, many South Africans, turned their focus to property investment, in Europe. In this episode we zoom in, on what South Africans need to know, if they are interested, in investing in property, in Portugal.

As a property investor, your main objective is to create wealth. Well over and above things like rental income, equity, and capital growth, you can also legally, get loads of money back from the tax man. We chat to an expert on how property investors can get the tax system to work for them.

Guest details for episode 13

Michelle Cohen – Leapfrog Property Group

Jan van der Merwe – Realnet

Linda Erasmus – Fine & Country Portugal

Ronald Mushonga – Tamron Properties

Season 6

Episode 1

The beginning of a new year is always a great time to look within. Be clear on WHY we’re doing what we’re doing. Are we still on track with our goals? And if not, how do we make adjustments?
And it is no different when it comes to property investment. Are you clear on WHY you want to invest in property, and if you are, do you have clearly defined goals, that will get you there? This week we look at property investment goal setting.

Since more and more people are working from home, what used to be considered holiday towns, are now becoming primary residences for many people. One such town is Vaal Marina, situated on the banks of the Vaal Dam. We spoke to a local real estate professional in the area to get a sense of the property market, in this, quaint little town.

No one gets married, thinking about divorce. But is it perhaps something to consider right up front, because how you are married, determines what happens to the property in the event of a divorce. And the messier the divorce… well, the bigger the fight about the house. We speak to an attorney who sheds light on the topic.

Guest details for episode 1

Doris Mpela – Riches and Beyond

Ronald Mushonga – Tamron Properties

Nicoline Grobler – Harcourts

Charlene Goliath – Goliath Attorneys

Episode 2

If you want to make lots of money with property investing, you’ve got to stick to a strategy. But before you decide on a strategy, there are a couple of rules to consider. We explore what these rules are.

If you are looking for a home with a difference, then don’t miss this episode. We’ve recently visited an exquisite Japanese style home, in Northcliff in Johannesburg.

If you want to be successful in something, you’ve got to know how it works. Well, the home loan application process, is no different. We speak to a home loan specialist about what to consider.

Guest details for episode 2

Dunisani Manganyi – Riches and Beyond

Leroy Slava – Property Pick

Rory O’Hagan – Chas Everitt

Justin Easthorpe – Ooba Home Loans

Episode 3

Property investing is a great way of generating a passive income and achieving your financial goals. However, most people who are thinking about getting into property investing, never actually take that first step. The reason why these aspiring property investors fail, to take action rarely has anything to do with a risky deal, or the lack of finance. Instead, people are often held back from taking action because of, what is commonly referred to, as ‘Analysis Paralysis’. We find out how to take action towards that first deal.

Since Covid-19 many people have started working from home, but many of these work-from-home spaces, may not be very conducive to prosperity. We get some Feng Shui advice on how to get the most out of your work-from-home space.

Most people buy properties at market related prices, but there are ways how you can save yourself thousands when buying below market value. We explore this option.

Guest details for episode 3

Doris Mpela – Riches and Beyond

Andrew Walker – SAPIN

Simone Burstein – Feng Shui in Design

Hannes Dupper – Share Your Wealth

Episode 4

If you want to sell your home, there’s a long checklist that you, as the seller, have to comply with, before the sale can go through. Well, that list just became longer. It is now required that all sellers, submit a SPLUMA certificate, before the property, can transfer, to the buyer. We shed some light on what exactly SPLUMA is and how to obtain this certificate.

We recently visited the beautiful city of Bloemfontein, where we explored the property market. We also got to view two listings for sale in this city of roses.

Many properties are being sold privately, directly between a buyer and a seller, with no real estate agent involved. But it is advised, that the buyer, do proper due diligence, before engaging in such a transaction. We find out what the buyer should tick off before engaging is a private sale with a seller.

Guest details for episode 4

Tania Pienaar – Property Professionals

Chantelle Gladwin-Wood – Schindlers Attorneys

Annette Kasselman – Realnet Bloemfontein

Charlene Goliath – Goliath Attorneys

Episode 5

Many new property investors are off to a great start with their first or even second property purchase, but often becomes stuck, and don’t know how to grow their property investment portfolio successfully. We speak to two accomplished property investors about how to overcome this challenge.

The Emerald is a brand-new trendy and upmarket residential development in Hyde Park in Johannesburg. We popped in to see what it has to offer.

An auction is a great platform, to pick up below market-value properties. However, it can be very costly, if you haven’t done proper due diligence. We find out what you need to check before, during, and after the auction

Guest details for episode 5

Andrew Walker – SAPIN

Dunisani Manganyi – Riches and Beyond

Antoinette Kayembe – Lynn Estates

  • 071 554 0103
  • antoinette@lynnestates.co.za

Leroy Slava – Property Pick

Episode 6

If you live in a sectional title scheme, and thinking of starting a home-based business, then this is for you. In this episode we find what is and is not allowed in your sectional title scheme with regards to a home based business.

There is the general perception that home staging is expensive, and only for the affluent property seller. But Dani Ncedani, from Dani Home Staging, saw a gap in the market, and is now catering to the middle income seller.

There are two ways how you can invest in property. You can either do it on your own, make a lot of mistakes, and take much longer to reach your goals, or you can get a mentor who can help fast track your journey to financial freedom. We look at the advantages of appointing a mentor on your property investment journey.

Guest details for episode 6

Marina Constas – BBM Attorneys

·     011 622 3622

·     marina@bbmlaw.co.za

·     www.bbmlaw.co.za

Michelle Cohen – Leapfrog Property Group

·     011 284 5500

·     Michelle.cohen@leapfrog.co.za

·     www.leapfrog.co.za

Dani Ncedani – Dani Home Staging

·     073 260 1033

·     danidezignz@gmail.com

·     www.danihomestaging.co.za

Hannes Dupper – Share Your Wealth

·     SMS Property to 43366

·     hannes@shareyourwealth.com

·     www.shareyourwealth.com

Episode 7

There are times when a property sits on the market for months, without any offers. This is not because there is something wrong with the property, or the market conditions are unfavourable, but it’s often because the seller, is actually jeopardizing the successful sale of the property, without even realizing it. We shed light on some of these common mistakes made by sellers, and we find out how to remedy them.

A trend that is becoming more and more prevalent in the inner-city of Johannesburg, is the conversion of old and unused office buildings, into residential apartments. One such building is The Franklin. We met up with the developer, who gave us the tour of this luxury apartment conversion.

Capital gains tax is a tax that was introduced into our law in October 2001. This is a tax which is paid on the increased value of a capital asset when it is sold. In this episode we are specifically looking at the capital gains tax, that is payable when you sell, residential real estate.

Guest details for episode 7

Annette Kasselman – Realnet Bloemfontein

·     082 900 6008

·     Annette.kasselman@realnet.co.za

·     www.realnet.co.za

Hanneleen Le Roux – Remax West Rand

·     083 415 2231

·     hanneleenlr@remax-townandcountry.co.za

·     www.remax.co.za

Natalie Franklin – The Franklin

·     083 445 2992

·     natalie@thefranklin.co.za

·     www.thefranklin.co.za

Marius van Rensburg – Schindlers Attorneys

·     011 448 9691

·     vanrensburg@schindlers.co.za

·     www.schindlers.co.za

Episode 8

The sales negotiation process starts when the buyer puts pen to paper. This is a critical time, because the success of the transaction is dependent on how the buyer, seller and real estate agent, navigates the process. We talk to two real estate professionals to provide insight into the topic.

Established in 1984, Fourways Gardens Residential Estate, revolutionized community living in South Africa, as the first lifestyle estate of its kind in the country. We visited a listing in this prestigious lifestyle estate.

A building loan will get you the finance you need to build your dream home, but these loans are not as straight forward as a regular home loan. We speak to a home loans expert to shed some light.

Guest details for episode 8

Tania Fourie – Lew Geffen Sotheby’s

Jan van der Merwe – Realnet

Gaye Cawood – Gaye Cawood Realty

Miguel Martins – ABSA Home Loans

Episode 9

You can treat your property investment like a side income, or you can treat it like a business and grow your net worth into a multi-million-rand empire. You just need to have the right systems and structures in place. This week we look at how to treat your property investment like a business.

Very often there are disputes between tenants and landlords about the rental deposit. When this happens, there is only one way out, and that is to look at what does the law say about the matter. We chat to a rental expert who sheds light on the matter.

Guest details for episode 9

Doris Mpela – Riches and Beyond

Andrew Walker – SAPIN

Liesel Kovacs – Foundation Homes

Episode 10

Downscaling is almost synonymous, and as inevitable as retiring. The earlier we start giving thought to this reality, the better. We unpack some key principles of effective downscaling without giving up on lifestyle.

If you are looking for a modern lifestyle, together with comfort, security, privacy and convenience, then make sure you tune in to this episode, because we recently visited the luxury Central Square Sandton, a mixed-use development in Sandton.

Buying a home could not be easier than right now, with the all-time low interest rate and banks queuing for your business. However, self-employed individuals often feel discouraged when it comes to the home loan application process. We look at how these home buyers can apply for their bonds successfully.

Guest details for episode 10

Annette Kasselman – Realnet Bloemfontein

Hanneleen Le Roux – Remax West Rand

Sergio Aquino – Central Square Sandton

Natasha Champion – Ooba Home Loans

Episode 11

The first step to property investing is to decide on a strategy that is in line with your financial freedom goals. Once the strategy is in place, there are a few boxes to be ticked before you can actually make that first purchase. The experts provide insight into the matter.

If you want to know what your money can buy you in Broadacres, in Fourways, north of Johannesburg, then this episode is for you, as we view a listing, in this sought-after suburb.

One of the biggest disputes between buyers and sellers, during the sale of a property, is around latent and patent defects. And, at the end of the day, we only have the law to refer to. We speak to a conveyancing attorney to shed light on the matter.

Guest details for episode 11

Ronald Mushonga – Tamron Properties

Dunisani Manganyi – Riches and Beyond

Andries Loubscher – Fine & Country

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Marius van Rensburg – Schindlers Attorneys

Episode 12

During the past year, landlords have been experiencing non-paying tenants, vacant units, or having to drop their rental price, just to keep their units occupied. For many new property investors, this can be a rather fearful experience.

In this episode we find out what these property investors can do, to secure their investments during these uncertain market conditions.

Renovating and upgrading our homes, is part of the joys of being a homeowner, but we should always be aware of not spending more on the home, than what the property is actually worth, because, should you decide to sell, you may not be able to make your money back. Which means you might have to sell at a loss. We find out how to add value to our homes, without over-capitalizing.

Guest details for episode 12

Nondumiso Ncapai  – Absa Home Loan

·     Nondumiso.ncapai@absa.africa

·     www.absa.co.za

Michelle Dickens – TPN Credit Bureau

·     michelle@tpn.co.za

·     www.tpn.co.za

Dianne Fisher Smith – Harcourts

·     082 787 1547

·     Dianne.fishersmith@harcourts.co.za

·     www.harcourts.co.za

Episode 13

A topic that comes up many times on the show, is properties that are priced incorrectly, and as a result does not sell. In this episode we find out how to be sure, that you are listing your property, to go.

In recent years, many South Africans, turned their focus to property investment, in Europe. In this episode we zoom in, on what South Africans need to know, if they are interested, in investing in property, in Portugal.

As a property investor, your main objective is to create wealth. Well over and above things like rental income, equity, and capital growth, you can also legally, get loads of money back from the tax man. We chat to an expert on how property investors can get the tax system to work for them.

Guest details for episode 13

Michelle Cohen – Leapfrog Property Group

Jan van der Merwe – Realnet

Linda Erasmus – Fine & Country Portugal

Ronald Mushonga – Tamron Properties

Previous Seasons

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