Are you thinking about buying your first home in the Johannesburg area? The process can seem overwhelming for a first-time buyer, however, it doesn’t have to be! Before you start house hunting, learn the process! Our latest post will outline the process, so you can enjoy a smooth and simple transaction. Start researching as soon … Continued
Are you thinking about buying a home in the Johannesburg area? If you are looking for financing, the process can seem overwhelming, especially if you are a first-time buyer. How do you know if you have found a good broker? Or the right loan? We have put together some tips below to help you find … Continued
Your credit score is a very important number; it represents how you handle money. The higher your credit score, the more likely you are to make your payments on time and the more likely lenders are to approve you for loans. An Excellent Credit score is over 720; a good credit score is between 620 … Continued
Are you in the market to buy low priced distressed properties? There are some things you should know about buying foreclosures in Johannesburg. Kinds of Foreclosures First of all, it is important to understand that foreclosure is a process. The first step is called pre-foreclosure. This means that the property is in default and the … Continued
Looking to purchase a house right now? Here are some ways to quickly get a down payment for Johannesburg real estate. Low Down Payment Mortgages There are a few programs to help first time home buyers that require very little down payment in regards to the total purchase price. This option will get you to … Continued
You are in the market to purchase a home, but maybe your credit isn’t exactly where you need it to be. Maybe you don’t quite have all of your down payment yet. Maybe you would like to “test drive” a property for a few years. If these scenarios sound like you, then a rent to … Continued
Vacant land can be a truly rewarding investment. Vacant land can also have hidden costs; maybe right away, maybe in the long run. There are annual taxes and potentially property owner’s association fees to consider, not as many tax benefits, cash flow, and property maintenance issues, and market conditions to consider. Call Quick Buy Invest … Continued
You own vacant land but you aren’t in it for the long haul and you are sick of paying annual taxes. You initially bought the vacant land to build on, but it doesn’t seem like you ever will. You just accepted an offer on your vacant land and need to decide what to do with … Continued
Vacant land can be a truly rewarding investment. Holding on to vacant land can also cost you; maybe right away, maybe in the long run. There are annual taxes and potentially property owner’s association fees to consider, not as many tax benefits, cash flow, and property maintenance issues, and market conditions to consider. Call Quick … Continued
When you are ready to sell in Johannesburg, Gauteng, how do you determine the value of your land? Use These Three Methods The traditional real estate appraisal process has three common approaches. The first approach is called the Income approach. The appraiser will look at the market rent for other comparable properties to get a … Continued
You’re in the market for a new investment property and you find the perfect house for your growing portfolio. It’s in a great location, is priced well, and has all of the features you are looking for… and you find out it has a tenant. This could be an ideal situation! Before you get too … Continued
You have your legal and financial ducks in a row to invest capital in property, but what should you buy? You also need to assess what type of owner you plan to be. Will this be your new residence? Will you purchase, renovate and flip it? Or are you planning to be a landlord? There … Continued
Buying investment real estate in Johannesburg is a great addition to any portfolio. Real estate is a lot safer bet than the stock market and it can provide a nice, steady flow of income. It can also be used as leverage to create even more buying power. Buying investment real estate with a partner can … Continued
The gift of investment real estate is life-changing. It might be your son or daughter’s opportunity to retire early or build a great college fund for their own children. As of 2019, the IRS Gift and Estate Tax Exemption Amount states that any one person can gift another person up to $15,000 tax-free. Also, you … Continued
Who else is looking for information about how to buy land cheap in Gauteng? In this blog post, we’ll walk you step by step through the process of buying cheap raw land in and around Gauteng. Step 1. Figure Out Your Land-Buying Goals People buy land for different reasons. Perhaps you are a real estate … Continued
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