Group 7 Properties (G7) opened the year with a bang, signing two deals before the end of the first week. At our first company meeting, we sat as a team to discuss our vision and mission for 2025. To chart our course, we began by asking, “Where are we now, and what does 2025 have in store?” This isn’t a…

Whether looking to get onto the property ladder or buying that sprawling family home you’ve always longed for, purchasing property is one of the biggest undertakings and investments you will make in your lifetime. In a nutshell, over and above the actual cost of the property, a buyer needs to set aside money for bond origination costs, transfer fees and…

Industrial vs Commercial “Industrial” and “commercial” are two different methods of business. “Industrial” and “commercial” include many different businesses and many different fields like commercial and industrial land, industrial and commercial buildings, Industrial and commercial music, industrial and commercial zoning, products, and the list goes on. No matter how long the list is, there is a core difference between “industrial”…

Home is where the heart is – and it also happens to be the safest place right now as South Africans look to avoid unnecessary public gatherings and spaces – in the face of the Coronavirus pandemic. Here are a few things to consider as you turn your home into your anti-coronavirus sanctuary. Most of South Africa might be spinning at…

In 2001, Barbara Corcoran sold her New York-based real estate investment company for approximately USD70 million. Today, she’s gained prominence in the Big Apple and around the world – and has written numerous books on the benefits of investing in real estate from both a business and personal wealth perspective. “There were two things that happened that for me that…

12 FUN FACTS ABOUT CAPE TOWN YOU DIDN’T KNOW In the past few years, Cape Town was often voted as one of the most beautiful cities in the world to visit. So we are not surprised you and many others are keen to visit this city for a holiday or doing an internship. You probably know about itsbeaches, Table Mountain,…

Managing property investments optimally requires knowledge of what the costs are relating to each rental property, and a clear understanding of who is responsible – tenant or landlord. No lease agreement is the same and making provision for recovering specific costs should be stipulated in the contract. A written contract that gives clarity on the responsibilities of each party makes…

The olive is an evergreen tree – because it does not drop its leaves in winter it has the capacity to work throughout the year to produce the energy-rich goodies that go into making delicious olives and olive oil. Olive tree has leathery, elongated, sharp-pointed leaves. They are dark greyish green on the upper surface and whitish cream on the…