Happy Friday!

Welcome to our weekly REI In-Focus Five Bullet Friday, your go-to source for five essential property insights and news tidbits to supercharge your weekend.  

We‘re here to fuel your property expertise, making you a more accomplished and savvy property owner and investor.

Here are the Top 5 Editor's Real Estate Picks of the week:

READ – Rental market remains strong for now

READ – Insider secrets: How to negotiate a better mortgage rate

READ – Unlock benefits of EB-5 Investing

WATCH - Guide To South African Property Success

READ - 10 ways to harness coworking spaces for business expansion

As Real Estate Investor Magazine basks in our recent achievements at SAPOA Awards in Sun City last week, let's also rally behind our Springboks as they continue to inspire the nation.

Join us in cheering them on as they take on Tonga this Sunday evening in their fourth first round Rugby World Cup match for 2023.

Stay informed and keep your real estate dreams thriving.

NEALE PETERSEN

REI In-Focus Team

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Editor’s Picks

Rental market remains strong for now

South Africa’s residential rental market has remained strong with vacancies nationally seeing only a small increase from 6.19% in the first quarter to 7.27% in the second quarter of 2023, according to TPN’s Vacancy Survey Report for the second quarter Click here to read more

10 Ways to Harness Coworking Spaces for Business Expansion

Business expansion is a vital step for any company aiming to elevate its presence, increase its customer base, and boost its revenues. However, the road to expansion can be complicated. Click here to read more

How to negotiate a better mortgage bond rate

The South African Reserve Bank recently announced that the repo rate will remain unchanged at 8.25%. Ayanda Ndimande, Head of Business Development at Sanlam Retail Credit says the news may prompt South Africans to consider taking out credit Click here to read more