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A Plot in Hoedspruit? How Much Money to Start in Property
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A Plot in Hoedspruit? How Much Money to Start in Property

How much money do you need to start investing in property in South Africa? Less than you think, and more preparation. The five costs to plan for.

Michael Bowen
Michael Bowen
09/11/2026
Pathetic Returns? Gross vs Net Rental Yield in SA
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Pathetic Returns? Gross vs Net Rental Yield in SA

Gross vs net rental yield explained for South African investors. Why the advertised yield is true but is never the money you get, with a worked example.

Michael Bowen
Michael Bowen
09/11/2026
Why I Rent in Cape Town: Cape Town vs Joburg Property
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Why I Rent in Cape Town: Cape Town vs Joburg Property

Cape Town or Johannesburg for property investment? Two different games. How to choose between cash flow now and growth later, and what stays the same.

Michael Bowen
Michael Bowen
08/11/2026
Eish, Kew! The Property Market Cycle in South Africa
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Eish, Kew! The Property Market Cycle in South Africa

The South African property market moves through roughly four seasons. What each one looks like, why most people buy in the wrong one, and how to be ready.

Michael Bowen
Michael Bowen
07/11/2026