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higher returns in the long run. As you consider different alternative investments, pay close attention to initial investment fees, transaction costs, and ROI to make an informed decision.
Diversify with an Alternative Investment Opportunity Jump into alternative investing with this secure, asset-backed funding for a residential development in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town. Opportunity Private Capital is a boutique investment company with secure structures for private individuals to finance property developments such as this. Their track record over the last five years has seen an average per annum return to
“ Real estate offers a tangibility that investors will be drawn to.”
investors of 18 %. This investable project will comprise sectional title apartments within a secure gated environment. The minimum investment amount in this case is limited to R 100 000.
• Investment level R 100 000- R 499 000( 15 % p / a)
• Investment level R 500 000 upward( 18 % p / a)
Investment Steps Sign an agreement
1. Pay investment funds to attorneys ' trust account 2. Investment is protected by fixed assets
3. The funds are then authorised by an auditor for use to finance the project
4. The projected length of the investment is 12 months
5. Receive your capital plus returns from attorneys upon the maturation of your investment 6. Then elect to withdraw your funds or reinvest them into another investment cycle
SOURCES Opportunity Private Capital, FNB, Currencies Direct & Investopedia
Investments Receive Fixed Returns Calculated as Follows:
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