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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
Yoh, The Six! Sectional Title Levies and Rental Yield
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Yoh, The Six! Sectional Title Levies and Rental Yield

Sectional title levies can quietly eat a big share of your rent. Three documents to ask for before you buy a unit in South Africa, and how to run the number.

Michael Bowen
Michael Bowen
05/11/2026
Yoh, 52 Flats Unseen? How to Analyse a Rental Property
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Yoh, 52 Flats Unseen? How to Analyse a Rental Property

How to analyse a rental property in South Africa: the 3 numbers to check before you even look at the kitchen, with a worked example of gross vs net yield.

Michael Bowen
Michael Bowen
23/10/2026