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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
Geyser Burst at 2am? Passive Income From Property, Honestly
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Geyser Burst at 2am? Passive Income From Property, Honestly

Passive income from property in South Africa is real, but it isn't passive at first. What it takes, what it costs, and the scoreboard that matters.

Michael Bowen
Michael Bowen
03/11/2026
Eish, Pretoria! 7 Things I Wish I Knew About My First Rental
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Eish, Pretoria! 7 Things I Wish I Knew About My First Rental

Buying your first investment property in South Africa? Seven lessons from 20 years of deals, including the one that cost me the most time.

Michael Bowen
Michael Bowen
30/10/2026
Eish, Bloemfontein! Is Property Still Worth It in SA?
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Eish, Bloemfontein! Is Property Still Worth It in SA?

Is property still a good investment in South Africa? An honest answer from an investor of 20 years: when it works, when it doesn't, and what decides it.

Michael Bowen
Michael Bowen
29/10/2026