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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
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
Okay, So How Do You Register a Company to Buy Property?
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Okay, So How Do You Register a Company to Buy Property?

How do you register a company to buy property in South Africa? The CIPC steps, what it costs, what to do straight after, and the mistakes to avoid.

Michael Bowen
Michael Bowen
25/10/2026
Yoh, So How Did Pretoria Work Out? Company or Own Name
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Yoh, So How Did Pretoria Work Out? Company or Own Name

Should you buy property in a company or your own name in South Africa? The honest answer: it depends. When your own name wins, when a company wins, and what to ask.

Michael Bowen
Michael Bowen
22/10/2026