MASTER INVESTOR
MASTER INVESTOR
Business philosophy and future Wikus believes that a company must remain relevant and innovative in its field . To this end , the Calgro M3 management team is always looking at new and fresh ideas to enhance their value offering . “ We believe that the sky is the limit and the official number out there is to build a R15 billion business in the next five years ,” says Wikus .
With its primary focus on making a difference in the affordable residential rental market , the current shortfalls in GAP housing and the affordable and fully subsidized housing markets in South Africa present a massive opportunity for Calgro M3 .
“ According to the current Minister of Human Settlements , Minister Lindiwe Sisulu , there is still a shortfall of 2,1 million houses in the fully subsidized market ,” says Wikus . “ In addition , various statistics show that there is a GAP and affordable housing shortfall of families that should qualify for end user finance of 700,000 .”
Calgro ’ s plans are to continue rolling out the development business across South Africa , while driving the memorial park business to develop its national foot print . In terms of their new real estate rental investment , Wikus feels excited about Calgo M3 ’ s recently established partnership with the dynamic SA Corporate team . He feels the teams work well together and share the same fundamental business and investment principles .
KEY STATS :
Age : 36 Family : Wife , two sons and soon to be dad to a baby girl Life motto : Live like today is your last day Favourite quote : “ Screw it , let ’ s do it !” ( Richard Branson )
WIKUS ’ S TOP 5 PROPERTY INVESTMENT TIPS :
1 Investment and emotions don ’ t go hand in hand . 2 You must always have a vision , dream , and , most of all , ambition . 3 Trust is a weakness . Check everything yourself , and don ’ t invest based on speculation , or a hot tip someone had . 4 Do value investments , and invest in set fundamentals . 5 Opportunities are created when the economy is on a down cycle , or the political environment is in turmoil .
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8 MARCH 2017 SA Real Estate Investor www . reimag . co . za