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Ryan Smuts: How to raise money quickly
In certain markets where properties are moving quickly, your ideal scenario would be to aim at being in a position to purchase and move at the same pace as the market, that is being ready should a good deal presents itself. It is always better to be prepared for an opportunity and not have one, than to have an opportunity and be unprepared for it. Our recommendation would be ... read more16-Apr-2020
Inside the mind of a successful property investor
As we all stay at home and acclimate to the new normal, more of us are starting to wonder about the future and whether individually, we have what it takes to weather the coming storm. The introspection invariably brings up the question What do I need to make it to the other end? A month or so ago the APIA team asked me to share my thoughts on what goes on in the mind of a successful i... read more16-Apr-2020
Will COVID-19 change the way we invest in properties?
As real estate investors, our operations have come to a standstill. But how long will it take for us to start moving again, and how long will it take us to get back on our feet? The short answer; who knows? The longer answer is that we can assume that the residential property investment market will definitely change. These times are unprecedented - that is a fa... read more14-Apr-2020
COVID-19: How to stay positive and think clearly during a stressful time
You have heard it all already. COVID-19 has radically shaped the course of nearly all industries. Rents are falling. Governments worldwide are imposing rent freezes, mortgage freezes - the list goes on. Let’s grapple with the truth; this is a hard time for everyone. The hard work and efforts ploughed into establishing your property portfolio may seem fruitless in the current financial clima... read more14-Apr-2020
Alastair Moore: Maximising rental returns - a case study
A little note from us: Though the effects of Covid-19 are being felt acutely across the board at the time of this article being published. We feel that it is important to, as much as possible, keep with our original content schedule to maintain normalcy and provide a balanced range of information to help our readers make better decisions long term. This article was produced before current e... read more14-Apr-2020
James Goren: Things you can do when you are WFH
Get your home sorted Now that we are all at home, it is a great time to tackle all the home improvement projects that we have been planning for the last two or three years: Working on the garden. Water blasting Cleaning the driveway Cleaning your gutters (be careful) Painting your home Clear out the garage Get rid of all the rubbish and anything else you don't n... read more02-Apr-2020
Covid-19: Some tips for landlords to manage rent arrears
It should come as no surprise to anyone that over the last two weeks, most of the inquiries we have received from landlords concern rent. More specifically, arrears. Our responses to each of these inquiries largely reflect the following: 1. Get yourself sorted It has been made abundantly clear to APIA members that in times like this, cash-flow is king. Take a good look at your cash... read moreRecent Posts
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