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Interest rate predictions

05 September 2022

The Monetary Policy Committee is set to meet later this month to deliver the news of what is most likely to be yet another interest rate hike.

As safe as houses, or maybe not?

29 August 2022

Over the past few weeks this writer has spoken to countless individual investors who have tied up large sums of money in residential real estate as part of their retirement plan. Such plans involve investing and paying for a handful of rental properties in the run-up to retirement, and then ‘living it large’ on the proceeds from the monthly rental income. Of course, this form of investment is not without its risks, not least of which that you are tied to the country and, more specifically, geographic location of each investment.

How has property performed in a high inflation environment?

17 August 2022

In a recent webinar, Listed Property Equity Analyst at Momentum Investments, Madibana Letsoalo said the South African real estate sector has benefited from above inflation escalations although some sectors are still battling the impact of a post-COVID market.

Global economy’s effect on local property market

11 July 2022

The global economy has been hit hard in recent months. Rising fuel prices, interest rates, and inflation levels have put strain on households across the globe. South Africa will undoubtably feel the effects, but experts feel confident that the local housing market will remain resilient against this challenging backdrop.

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If you had to hazard a guess, when do you reckon the COFI Bill will be signed into law?

Answer

2026, as promised 2027 looks more likely Impossible to say More consultation needed

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