Editors Viewpoint

We are thrilled to announce the release of our latest digital magazine, featuring our Master Investor, Gawie Venter. Gawie is a property expert who is driven by more than just making money. He believes in turning around sizeable properties in a way that uplifts and shifts entire regions into increased economic growth.

In the cover story, you will learn about his recent acquisition of the spectacular 100-hectare Bahari Bay development on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, where he is focusing on the needs of adjoining communities and adding value to users and tenants of the property.

Gawie's business, Tieleo Property Fund, is based in Somerset West in the Western Cape, although many of his bigger deals have been secured outside of the Western Cape. In the feature, you will also learn about his background, including his African travel expedition, studies at Stellenbosch University, and his decision to make a career in the property industry.

Don't miss out on this insightful feature about one of the most innovative and inspiring figures in the property industry. Check out our latest digital magazine today.

Happy Investing!

Neale

Real Estate Investor Magazine

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You can make an impact by investing into a distressed property.

Learn about the risks involved in purchasing distressed properties and the importance of working with a trusted partner in this article. The founders of the Assist Group have created Real Estate Assist and Wealth Assist to provide a better solution for real estate owners in distress, which is different from traditional selling methods that often prioritize the interests of banks, auctioneers, estate agents, law firms, and liquidators over the owner's benefit.

Demand for Student Accommodation at all time high.

Africa's largest online student accommodation marketplace has reported a significant undersupply of suitable accommodation for the student market in various South African cities. Alexandria Procter from DigsConnect.com notes that student accommodation has emerged as one of the most exciting real estate trends in South Africa, and current landlords and future investors have the opportunity to get involved.

Renewed opportunity for Residential Rentals despite waning consumer confidence

The TPN Vacancy Survey for Q4 2022 reveals an increase in national vacancy rates in the residential rental market, with delayed inventory and high vacancies in lower price points being contributing factors. The Western Cape has the lowest vacancy rate since 2016, while Gauteng has the highest vacancy rate of 10%. KwaZulu-Natal experienced a decrease in vacancy rates, which poses challenges for landlords trying to determine the right rental price.

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