The Property Corner with Rowan Alexander Rowan Alexander

In today's episode of The Property Corner, Rowan discusses the where you should start when purchasing property in South Africa from as an expat working aboard.

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In the second episode of Purchasing Property From Abroad, Rowan unpacks buying property in South Africa from abroad as an expat. We get a lot of questions regarding this from the younger generation who move abroad, start to earn good income, but don't know where to start with property investment from abroad. Rowan gives practical advice on how to start your investment journey safely and responsibly and the best avenues to go about this.

0:00 Introduction to the episode and concepts

1:44 - Where to start your property investment journey from abroad

4:14 - How to verify the people you are talking with

5:17 - How to make use of Lightstone reports (demographic and economic information on suburbs & towns) https://www.lightstone.co.za/

6:17 - How to manage your rental while you're abroad

10:35 - Understanding the costs associated with buying a property

13:08 - Ensuring your deposit is safe

14:00 Reach out to Rowan for more advice (rowan@aspg.co.za)

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In today's episode of The Property Corner, Rowan discusses the processes, limitations, and need-to-knows when purchasing property in South Africa from abroad.

1:14 Foreigners buying property in South Africa

3:14 South African citizens working abroad investing in property in South Africa

8:57 How to go about this process practically

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In this episode of The Property Corner, Rowan updates us on his 2024 Property Investment venture including what's transpired since he made this purchasing decision, where he is at this point in time and what he's doing in the near future.

0:00 Introduction

0:48 The property details

04:00 Where he is currently in the venture

04:18 Options in commercial real estate and Rowan's choice considerations

6:50 Clearing out the property - tips for saving money

11:51 What Rowan is doing in the next coming weeks

12:45 Photo updates on the property

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On this episode of The Property Corner, Rowan takes you through 3 clauses in the 2024 South African Budget Speech and how they directly affect property in South Africa.

0:00 Introduction

0:46 End of solar installations tax break

1:36 Capital gains tax remains unchanged

2:09 Transfer duty exemption threshold

3:36 Outro

In this episode of The Property Corner, Rowan looks at the importance of building plans & how they may cause a stumbling block to property transactions.

0:00 Introduction

1:26 When building plans are required & whose responsibility is it

4:18 Do you need building plans if you make additions externally?

5:05 What happens if you proceed with construction before approval is given?

5:54 Can you sell a house where the plans don't align with your building?

7:11 Do you have an occupation certificate?

9:15 Outro

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