Tag: real estate investment
Weathering commercial real estate investments during turbulent economic periods
Economic forecasters agree that the world is currently in a stagflation cycle with the possibility of a recession on the cards and commercial property owners who don’t take appropriate action and adjust their thinking stand to lose considerable value on their investments.
Real estate investments unlock financial freedom
South Africans are struggling to achieve financial freedom with 34% not having enough savings to last more than a month if they lost their income/jobs. However, this freedom can be within reach through investing in quality assets such as real estate to build up a passive income.
BOOK REVIEW | You CAN Own Your Own Home
Yes, you better believe it! You can own your own home… and this book will show you how. Owning a home is not reserved for a select few, and although everyone wants to own their own property, too many are unaware that this possibility exists for everyone.
The rising popularity of micro living
Micro living or micro homes are certainly not a new concept. They have been a growing trend in New York, London, Berlin and various other iconic cities across the globe. Micro-apartments offer smart living, luxury and social spaces at an affordable cost.
Common misconceptions around setting the asking price
The process of buying and selling real estate can be complex, especially for those who have never been through it before. To shed some light on the topic, I run through some of the popular home-selling myths that have become commonplace in the property market.
Industrial real estate demand spiking?
The commercial real estate industry has welcomed a positive upturn since level 3 of lockdown. One particular sector that is making waves and has seen a noticeable spike in activity over this period is undoubtedly industrial real estate. This uptake can be attributed to the both the stringent hygiene measures now required in the workplace and the changing nature of retail.
COVID-19: Is anyone going back to the office?
Yes. Now we know that working from home works, many employees will want to keep doing it when the coronavirus crisis fades. Many employers won’t mind because they have already invested in the costs associated with remote working such as cloud set-ups and connectivity and have had some proof that the concept works.