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The value of SA Property Investors Network
One of the best investments one can make in terms of minimising risks and optimising returns is through property investments.
This could be through buying a rental property, purchasing shares on the stock exchange in listed property companies, buying directly from developers or restoring derelict properties.
Property has and always will be an integral part of any sound investment portfolio.
SAPIN CEO: Here’s how SA’s youth can be empowered to get into the property sector
Tomorrow is Youth Day in South Africa and over 43per cent of the country’s young people are unemployed. Well, a company called SAPIN suggests property is the answer to this problem. They insist their plan will ensure that more black South Africans own land, and use their land to create generational wealth. Andrew Walker, CEO and Founder The SA Property Investors Network joins CNBC Africa for more.
Young, black and rising - ’How I became a property investor at age 20’
Ben Malapile is only 25 years old, but he has hit the ground running as a property investor. Not only did he successfully purchase his first property during the Covid pandemic last year, but he opted to tackle the challenge of buying a distressed one. And if that is not enough, he has since added another property to his newly-formed portfolio and was a finalist in the ‘Most Growth’ category of the SAPIN (SA Property Investor Network) 2021 Investor of the Year awards.
Meet the Soweto woman who is making waves by developing property for people living in this township
Nomakhosi Makolota is an up-and-coming property developer with huge dreams – and the passion and beginner know-how to match.
The 42-year-old investor has already developed 14 studio apartments on property that she purchased in Senoane, Soweto in 2011, and aims to begin phase 2 of this project in the next couple of months.
Meet the Investor of the Year Awards finalists
The SA Property Investors Network (SAPIN) has selected the 12 finalists for the Investor of the Year Awards taking place 18 November 2021 at the Marriott Hotel, Melrose Arch. The finalists stem from many diverse and rich backgrounds, each having been on a unique and personal journey to get to where they are today.
Without a will: What happens to your home when you die?
National Wills Week took place this week and emphasised the importance of having a valid will. According to the Transaction Support Centre (TSC), which assists lower-income clients with property-related issues, too many South Africans have not drafted formal, legal wills, unaware that this could leave their dependents and families in dire straits should they die.
The hidden costs of death for property investors
Recently, the SA Property Investors Network (SAPIN) hosted a free webinar entitled, “The hidden costs of death”. Hundreds of people joined the webinar to listen to the acclaimed speakers share their wisdom and expertise on a difficult and sensitive topic. This article summarises the highlights of all that was shared by the speakers.
Andrew Walker on talks With Smile FM
Andrew Walker on talks to Joburg Live about REIM and more!
We take a look at the recently held Real Estate Industry Summit through the eye of Andrew Walker, CEO of SA Property Investors Network and an exhibitor at the event.
Changing trends in SA - Andrew Walker on eNCA
In the current economic climate, many South Africans are resorting to selling their properties but the process of selling is not an easy one and you may find yourself asking ‘why is my property not selling’. Andrew Walker talks to eNCA about the trends within #propertyinvestment and why #education is truly the ‘game-changer’.
Andrew Walker chats to TRANS AFRICA RADIO
Founder and CEO, Andrew Walker will be talking to Thabang Mashile on the #MorningMayhem (Money Mondays) show about #propertyinvestment , SA Property Investors Network’s vision and mission, new projects that we have recently taken on and the journey towards financial freedom!
SAPIN features in Building Joburg on MixFM
On 11 September, 2019 Riaan Naude chatted to Building Joburg on Mixfm about everything you need to know about #buytolet! Riaan is a specialist in various investment areas including; Deal Negotiation, Rental Management, Sectional Title Management, Property Coaching, Investment Structuring and more.
Topics discussed included: • Right vs wrong way to enter into Buy To Let. • Rental investment while still renting? • How do I know if a specific Buy to Let property is a good proposition? • Finance options for Buy To Let investments in SA? • Tenant Management • Power team in property investment • Finding good quality tenants?
Andrew Walker, founder and CEO of SA property investors network spoke to Wasanga Mehana on his entrepreneurial venture in the property market. His take on renting versus buying and the biggest misconception when it comes to property investment.
