Real Estate Investor Magazine South Africa October/ November 2019 | Page 37

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Africa’s real estate sector
continues to evolve despite
market volatility
For decades there has been ongoing
volatility in the continent’s real estate
markets. Despite this, fundamental
demand-supply imbalances
continue to present a largely
attractive long-term investment.
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Where should you invest?
Investing in residential properties
might be the first step in your
investment journey, but don’t
disregard commercial property
investments. You need to understand
the pros and cons of each to make
sure you invest intelligently.
A city within a city
With busier lifestyles, unbearable
traffic congestion and a bigger focus
on lifestyle, mixed–use precincts
have become the answer. These
cities within cities allow for all your
lifestyle needs to be easily within
reach.
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Crop Insurance a must for
farmers
The ultimate gain, Crop insurance,
is being regarded as one of
the primary ways of reducing
agricultural risk in a business where
climate change is having a dramatic
impact on the environment.
Dealing with rising council
charges in inner city
property
The inner–city investment
case is under threat due to the
consistently above–inflation
increases.
New urban lifestyle trend
takes off in SA
South Africa’s evolving modern urban
living landscapes are right on par
with global trends in areas such as
Johannesburg’s Rosebank zone and the
V&A Waterfront in Cape Town.
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