SHOULD YOU PAY OFF YOUR BOND – OR INVEST?

Should you Pay off your Bond – or Invest?

We intrinsically know that paying off a bond as soon as possible is a good thing. But how does it compare with other alternatives to building a long-term nest egg?   So says Gareth Bailey, Pam Golding Properties area principal for Durban Coastal, referencing an article by Hereford Group and Alexander Forbes: “The obvious and main […]

Easy to see why Mauritius is a Magnet for South African Property Investors

Where investment and lifestyle meet Conveniently accessible via short, direct flights from Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, the idyllic tropical island of Mauritius is proving irresistible as a destination of choice for South African property investors seeking to diversify their investment portfolios as well as buyers looking to acquire residency for themselves or their immediate family. Coupled […]

Bosmans Club

Stellenbosch’s hottest new address: Bosmans Crossing

There’s a new, trendy kid on the block in Stellenbosch offering vibrant, dynamic professionals a unique lifestyle in the heart of the Winelands and its emerging spirits region.   Bosmans Crossing precinct, located just behind the renowned Oude Libertas Theatre, is rapidly becoming one of Stellenbosch’s most cosmopolitan and trendy hubs. People looking to live […]

Emerging Economic Nodes Boost Surrounding Property Markets

Emerging Economic Nodes Boost Surrounding Property Markets

Business is booming, and it is not just happening in the traditional central business district of Cape Town’s city centre. Business is booming, and it is not just happening in the traditional central business district of Cape Town’s city centre. It can be seen in the emerging economic nodes of Claremont, Tygervalley Waterfront and Century […]

PASSPORT OPTIONS, THE NEW LEGACY

Passport Options, The New Legacy

Golden Visa Programme continues to attract South African property investors It seems South Africans are right on trend when it comes to selecting an international investment destination for residential property. And while there is growing interest from affluent investors to externalise their wealth, foreign citizenship through residential investment programmes, like Portugal’s Golden Visa, are still […]

Invest in Mauritius

Hard Currency – Permanent Residency – Safe Living Environment

Lauded as the safest place to invest in Africa, Mauritius boasts year-round sun, azure waters, white sands and is one of the fastest growing wealth economies on the continent.   Whether you are looking for an island home to retire to, a holiday home or simply an investment opportunity, Mauritius has it all. Join us […]

Phase 2 Trilogy Launch

Final phase of The Trilogy Collection launched in Menlyn Maine

The second and final phase has just been launched in The Trilogy Collection, a brand new, urban residential development situated in Pretoria’s vibrant Menlyn Maine precinct. Menlyn Maine is strategically located close to the main highways and main roads, making for an easy commute to the Pretoria CBD, Johannesburg and OR Tambo International Airport. It […]

HOW TO FINANCE AN INVESTMENT PROPERTY

How to Finance an Investment Property

For those who believe in the merits of property investment and wish to grow their portfolio, perhaps the most critical hurdle to overcome will be sourcing suitable property finance.   Many of the of the mainstream retail banks aren’t as eager to finance investment properties as primary residences, says Gareth Bailey, Pam Golding Properties area principal for […]

A TASTE OF GORGEOUS

A Taste of Gorgeous

Submerse yourself in a sophisticated lifestyle alive with community living complimented by the surrounding vibrant South African Bistros and Cafés, full of pleasing aromas, to choose from on those nights when you don’t feel like cooking. The Club Precinct is the latest mixed-use precinct offering the convenience of life and work in the heart of Waterkloof. The […]