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LEAD STORY
The 6 legal clauses every property investor must know
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Signing an OTP? Read these six legal clauses first, they could save you thousands and protect your investment from avoidable legal pitfalls.
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Every successful property investment begins with informed decisions.
Whether you're buying your first investment property, expanding your portfolio or advising clients, today's market rewards preparation far more than instinct. The difference between a great investment and an expensive lesson often comes down to understanding the numbers, asking the right questions and recognising opportunities before everyone else.
This week's edition reflects exactly that. We begin with one of the most important articles every property investor should read before signing an Offer to Purchase, highlighting the six legal clauses that could protect you from costly mistakes.
We then unpack how Lightstone's latest market intelligence can help investors identify demand, read market trends and make smarter buying decisions, before exploring why student accommodation continues to offer compelling long-term opportunities.
We've also included the latest insights into AI's growing impact on Cape Town's short-term rental market, the key numbers shaping residential property, and the events keeping our industry connected.
At REI, our mission remains unchanged: to provide independent property intelligence that helps you make better decisions with greater confidence.
Here's to making smarter property decisions this week.
‘’You cannot breathe life into a dead agreement." DEON ROSSOUW |
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TOP STORIES YOU SHOULDN’T MISS
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MARKET SNAPSHOT
The Numbers That Matter This Week
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This week offers several excellent opportunities to sharpen your knowledge, expand your network and stay ahead of the market. | • | Repo Rate: 7.0% | | • | Prime Lending Rate: 10.5% | | • | National House Price Growth: 5.1% | | • | 39% of homes above R20 million purchased by foreign buyers | | • | 48% of all home loan applications from first-time buyers | | • | 83.9% average home loan approval rate | | • | 56.9% of applicants requested 100% home loans | | • | 10.3% average Western Cape house price growth | | • | 11.1% Cape Town house price inflation | | |
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THIS WEEKS EVENTS | Learn. Network. Grow.
Grow your knowledge, expand your network and stay ahead of the market.
Click on an event below to book your place.
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The best property investors don't leave success to chance. They ask better questions. They study the market. They understand the risks before signing. And, most importantly, they never stop learning.
Every article in this week's edition is designed to help you make your next property decision with greater confidence. Because in property, informed decisions don't just protect your investment, they build long-term wealth.
Have a successful week.
Neale Petersen
REI: Founder & Editor-in-Chief |
| Independent Property Intelligence since 2007 |
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