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Real Estate Investor
Magazine InsiderOctober 2026 edition
Real Estate Investor Magazine, October 2026
Our cover story
Elevating the vision: 2026 and beyond
Inside eXp Realty’s plans for South Africa, plus six essential reads on yields, development, student housing, short-lets and long-term wealth.
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Inside this issue
eXp Realty South Africa and Laureus: a partnership changing futures through sport
Cover story | Page 10
eXp Realty & Laureus: A partnership changing futures through sport
eXp Realty’s vision for 2026 and beyond: a technology-driven, agent-focused model, and a partnership with Laureus Sport for Good that is changing young lives.
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The 14% property yield trap: What investors really earn
Investor intelligence | Page 140
The 14% property yield trap: What investors really earn
Five financial measures that show what a high-yield deal will really deliver.
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SA’s 2 million-home gap: Could you build the solution?
Property development | Page 64
SA’s 2 million-home gap: Could you build the solution?
How ALSA’s franchise model could help investors move from buying to building.
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Student housing: The numbers every investor must know
Student accommodation | Page 110
Student housing: The numbers every investor must know
Rental caps, rising costs and local demand, measured before you buy.
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Also in this edition
Ask the experts
Can your body corporate ban Airbnb?		p. 6
Hospitality
Four-Star Standards: How design & fit-out impact occupancy and rate		p. 18
Asset management
Your biggest investment risk isn’t the property. It’s the tenant.		p. 34
Commercial
One property partner. More ways to build wealth.		p. 50
Wealth building
Infinite Capital: From R1m to R50m, the property wealth playbook		p. 96
Technology & AI
AI tenant screening: Catch fraud before you hand over the keys		p. 154
Events
Property’s big night: Investor of the Year 2026		p. 176
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Real Estate Investor Magazine, July 2026
July 2026
 
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