Why You Should Purchase Buy-To-Let Property In 2025
In this episode, you’ll learn why buy-to-let property is an exciting investment opportunity in South Africa for 2025.If you’ve been looking for the right time to purchase an investment property, there is no better time than now! Today, Rowan Alexander shares all of his insights into property investment in South Africa for the upcoming year and why you should start making plans for it now.You’ll learn:Why it is a good time to purchase investment properties in South Africa this year.What the property market is looking like for 2025.Rental market projections for property and how it can benefit you.How lower interest rates impact affordability and disposable income for success.Learn how buying rental properties and investing in property in 2025 is the perfect time to capitalise on these favourable property market conditions!In this episode:00:00 Welcome00:23 2025 Is The Season To Buy Property00:44 Interest Rate Cycles02:28 Sponsor03:14 Rental Escalation04:05 Lower Interest Rate Points05:11 Why You Should Invest In Property06:11 Final Thoughts-Thank you to HeadZone Engine Rebuilders for sponsoring today’s video! Visit them in Brackenfell, Cape Town for all of your vehicle and engine servicing repair needs: HeadZone Engine Rebuilders | Cape Town-Want to book a personalised consultation to discuss your options for purchasing property or investing in the near future? Make an appointment here: Contact Us
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How to Cut Years Off Your Bond Repayment
🏡 Want to pay off your mortgage faster and save BIG? In this episode, Rowan Alexander shares two practical strategies that could help you cut years off your home loan and save hundreds of thousands of rands in interest. These are not your typical "just pay extra" tips—these are smart, strategic ways to manage your South African mortgage bond more effectively.🔗 Sponsored by Mortgage4U - Bond Origination & Home Loans Experts—your expert mortgage originators in SA!Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:18 Please Subscribe00:57 Every property owners dream.01:54 Sponsor03:03 Extra Monthly Payments05:35 Access Bond Facility05:58 Home loan as a savings account.07:22 Dramatic Effect08:04 Outro
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Behind the Scenes: Big Changes Coming to The Property Corner in 2025!
Big things are happening in 2025! We're moving to a dedicated podcast studio, ramping up Q&A sessions, bringing in more industry experts, and refining our content to deliver even more value. Plus, expect more structured, straight-to-the-point videos alongside our usual deep-dive discussions.Your support has been incredible—let’s keep building this community together! If you haven’t subscribed yet, now’s the time. And if you have any questions or topics you’d like us to cover, drop them in the comments! 👇Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:24 New Dedicated Studio00:52 Please Subscribe01:26 Sponsor02:38 Q&As03:18 Guest Discussions03:41 Want to be a guest?04:16 Instructional Videos05:28 Channel Sponsorships06:45 Frequency Of Content08:03 Do you have any topics or celebrators suggestions?08:20 OutroA huge thank you to BuzyBuy for sponsoring this episode! If you're looking for top-tier internet solutions with personalized service, check them out at buzybuy.com.
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My Investment Property Update: Rezoning, Challenges & Next Steps | Part 6
In this episode of The Property Corner, Rowan Alexander is back with an exciting update on his investment property journey! If you’ve been following along, you’ll remember he started this project in late 2023, with plans to kick off renovations in 2024. But, as with any property development, things didn’t go exactly as planned. Now, in 2025, it’s full steam ahead!This project has come with its fair share of lessons, from handling rezoning delays to dealing with objections. Rowan is taking you behind the scenes to show exactly what goes into transforming a residential property into a commercial space.If you’re interested in property investment in South Africa, or just want to learn from Rowan’s experience, make sure to subscribe!Thanks to the sponsor of this episode: HeadZone HeadZone Engine Rebuilders | Cape TownChapters:00:00 Introduction00:25 Investment backstory.01:24 Sponsor02:03 Were I’m at and looking forward.03:45 Please subscribe and share.04:37 Outro
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Expert Property Advice: First-Time Buyer Tips & Investment Strategies with Rowan Alexander
In this Q&A episode, Rowan answers your questions about key aspects of the South African property market. He covers topics such as mortgage bond strategies for first-time buyers, using access bonds for flexibility, and tax-efficient ways to manage investment properties.Rowan also provides valuable advice on property purchases with cash, the importance of deposits, and the benefits of owning property through entities.He tackles issues like property insurance requirements, interest rates, and property VAT, offering expert advice to help you figure out the complexities of property ownership and investment in South Africa.Whether you're a first-time buyer or an experienced investor, this episode offers practical insights and tips to help you make informed decisions in the dynamic South African property market.Chapters:00:00 Introduction01:27 Should first-time buyers with R200 000 savings put it into an access bond, and how does paying extra affect capital gains tax?03:08 What happens if the access amount exceeds the bond balance?04:09 Sponsor segment05:18 What is a reasonable price reduction for cash property purchases?08:45 Do banks consider deposits when determining your interest rate?10:02 Positive feedback: "This video helped me not sell my two apartments."10:29 Is it better to register property in an entity or personal names when there are multiple owners?11:52 Expropriation risks in South Africa: Is it too risky to buy property now?15:35 Can you buy property in South Africa with cash from abroad?17:04 What websites do you use for mortgage bond and financial flexibility calculations?17:51 Does anyone want interest rates to stay high or go higher in 2025?19:02 Can you claim VAT on a property purchased from a VAT-registered seller through a VAT-registered company?22:23 "Watter K@k?"23:18 Can you apply for consent use instead of full rezoning for a multi-let property?24:58 How does the bank handle joint bonds in terms of account payments?25:29 Comment: "Want to buy property in Odisha, India? Contact me."25:42 Can you use equity from a paid-off primary residence to buy an investment property?26:36 A viewer shares their mortgage bond strategy: weekly payments, renegotiating interest every two years, and paying early.29:56 Does Rowan offer mentorship?31:25 Is home loan insurance compulsory when the loan is approved?Special thanks to the sponsor of this episode: Mortagage4U Mortgage4U - Bond Origination & Home Loans ExpertsIf you’re interested in purchasing your first property, or keen on building your property portfolio, subscribe for the very best insights into the South African property market!Our Channels:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@propertycornerZASpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2pKjGULdiq84n18mKQZGW9?si=fffd987dc4234feb&nd=1&dlsi=0cf65b48115d4863Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-property-corner-with-rowan-alexander/id1683273264
Welcome to The Property Corner with Rowan Alexander, Founder and Director of Alexander Swart Property Group. In this podcast series, Rowan takes a deep dive into the South African property market and shares his expertise, insights and knowledge with listeners.
Through his extensive experience in the industry, Rowan provides valuable information on a wide range of topics related to the South African property market, including market trends, property investment opportunities, the buying and selling process, and much more.
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