Listen "Buying Property as a South African Expat from Abroad"
Episode Synopsis
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 ([email protected])
Drop us a comment below and tell us what property terms you're confused with or what you want to hear more about!
Find property for sale in Cape Town or explore our property development on our website http://www.asproperty.co.za
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 ([email protected])
Drop us a comment below and tell us what property terms you're confused with or what you want to hear more about!
Find property for sale in Cape Town or explore our property development on our website http://www.asproperty.co.za
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