RENOVATING YOUR HOME? HERE ARE SOME IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS

00:00 Show starts 01:38 Introduction by Zama 06:47 Question 1 – What approvals do one need when they want to make changes to their property? 07:26 Answer – Estie le Roux 08:28 Question 2 – At which point do you get your bank involved when you are doing alterations? 08:51 Answer - Estie le Roux 11:02 Question 3 – Take us through how renovations has an effect on your insurance policy or cover 11:24 Answer - Ayasanga Besman   12:35 Question 4 – What about in sectional title communities? 12:49 Answer - Ayasanga Besman  15:36 Question 5 – Take us through some of the repercussions of what the bank can do in the event where they were not notified beforehand of the alterations 16:34 Answer - Estie le Roux 20:53 Comment 1 - Facebook 22:01 Question 6 – Tips for not over-doing the alterations  22:23 Answer - Estie le Roux 24:58 Question 7 – How would insurance deal with issues where renovations were not done to standard and now there is damage? 26:07 Answer - Ayasanga Besman 27:02 Question 8 – Facebook 27:19 Answer - Estie le Roux 27:42 Question 9 – Share a few other common changes  where you would need to inform your bank or municipality 29:04 Answer - Estie le Roux 29:39 Answer - Ayasanga Besman  30:13 Comment – Zama – Insurance on outside structure 31:01 Answer - Ayasanga Besman 31:52 Final Tips - Ayasanga Besman 32:35 Question 11 – YouTube 32:53 Answer - Estie le Roux 34:29 Final Tips - Estie le Roux 35:12 Closing remarks - Zama 35:59 Break  39:54 After the break with Zama 40:12 New show announcement – Zama 40:45 Question 1 – Tell us what we can expect from this new show? 40:52 Answer – Thato Mbha 41:39 Question 2 – Where can you catch this show? 41:59 Answer - Thato Mbha 43:27 Closing remarks – Zama

RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY OUTLOOK WITH LEW GEFFEN SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALITY   

Renowned property company, Lew Geffen Sotheby’s International Realty will be sharing the latest insights into the residential property market. See you at 7pm!  Our guest: Yael Geffen, CEO of Lew Geffen Sotheby's International Realty  #PrivateProperty #YSYR #LivePodcast

00:00 Show starts 01:48 Introduction by Zama 07:08 Question 1 – Reflections of 2020 and trends that may spill over into 2021 08:08 Answer – Yael Geffen 11:06 Question 2 – Key things buyers in the market are looking for 12:54 Answer - Yael Geffen 15:36 Question 3 – Reflect on property buyer and consumer behaviour changes   17:36 Answer - Yael Geffen 22:59 Question 4 – What are some of the things you want to see more of or less of in 2021? 23:21 Answer - Yael Geffen 27:51 Question 5 – Facebook 28:11 Answer - Yael Geffen 29:58 Question 6 – Facebook 30:15 Answer - Yael Geffen 32:07 Question 7 – Facebook 33:09 Answer - Yael Geffen 35:55 Final Tips - Yael Geffen 36:43 Closing remarks – Zama

STRUGGLING TO FINANCE A HOME? HERE'S A SOLUTION: INSTALMENT SALE AGREEMENTS    

Today we’re going to unpack how you can finance a home through instalment sale agreements. Tune in!  Our guest: Sakhile Sibeko, Director of Sibeko Incorporated. Guest Name – Sakhile Sibeko Designation – Director  Guest Company – Sibeko Incorporated  Website link: http://www.sibekomaziya.co.za/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sakhile-sibeko-06679461

00:00 Show starts 00:42 Introduction by Zama 05:49 Question 1 – What is an instalment sale agreement? 06:06 Answer – Sakhile Sibeko 09:06 Question 2 – What would typically be the term of the instalment sale agreement? 10:11 Answer - Sakhile Sibeko 10:38 Question 3 – Take us through some of the terms of this agreement? 11:22 Answer - Sakhile Sibeko 15:21 Question 4 – What are some of the benefits for the seller? 16:36 Answer - Sakhile Sibeko 21:15 Question 5 – Facebook 21:58 Answer - Sakhile Sibeko 22:27 Zama 28:57 Question 6 – YouTube 29:31 Answer - Sakhile Sibeko 32:10 Comment 1 - Facebook 33:41 Question 7 – Why is it important to work with an attorney? 34:12 Answer - Sakhile Sibeko 36:29 Question 8 – Potential pitfalls for seller s and buyers before going into this agreement 36:50 Answer - Sakhile Sibeko 38:04 Closing remarks – Zama

PROPERTY AUCTIONS: AN ALTERNATIVE PATH TO HOMEOWNERSHIP  The Private Property Podcasts bring you exciting property discussions every weekday at 7pm, streaming live on all our social platforms.  Want to learn all about how to navigate property auctions so you get the best out of it? Then this conversation has your name on it. Set your reminder!  Our Guests: Ari Ben, CEO of Auction Inc & Wilna Havenga, Property Specialist at Auction Inc.  #PrivateProperty #YSYR #LivePodcast

Private Property aims to change the way South Africans find their next property, by making the search easier, simpler, and that much faster. From refreshed new website features to launching SA's smartest property app, the search for a home has never been more simple with Private Property.  00:00 Show starts 00:32 Introduction by Zama 05:52 Question 1 – How was 2020 when it comes to auctioneering in SA? 06:47 Answer – Ari Ben  10:01 Question 2 – What is the difference between buying a property on auction vs. the normal way? 10:34 Answer - Wilna Havenga 11:45 Question 3 – Take us through the finance and preparation side of buying a property on auction 12:56 Answer - Ari Ben 15:21 Comment 1 - Facebook 15:33 Question 4 – How are buyers navigating the eviction part of buying property? 15:58 Answer - Wilna Havenga 17:45 Question 5 – What are some of the mistakes people make when buying on auction? 19:12 Answer - Ari Ben 22:22 Question 6 – From the seller side, why would they opt for the auction route and what are the potential advantages?  23:07 Answer - Wilna Havenga 24:35 Question 7 – Facebook 25:25 Answer - Ari Ben 27:13 Question 8 – Facebook 27:56 Answer - Ari Ben 30:37 Final Tips - Wilna Havenga 32:20 Question 9 – 2021 predictions in auctioneering 32:41 Answer - Ari Ben 33:48 Question 10 – Facebook 34:07 Answer - Ari Ben 35:06 Closing remarks – Zama

INSIGHTS FROM THE LATEST TPN VACANCY SURVEY: JAN 2021 The Private Property Podcasts bring you exciting property discussions every weekday at 7pm, streaming live on all our social platforms.  Do you want to know about the latest vacancy survey done by TPN? Then set up your reminder and join the table for an insightful discussion.   

Guest Name – Michelle Dickens  Designation- Managing Director  Guest Company Name: TPN Credit Bureau Website link: https://www.tpn.co.za/Property/Home/CreditChecks

00:00 Show starts 01:36 Introduction by Zama 06:31 Question 1 – Explain to us what the national vacancy rates are looking like in Q4 and how they compare to the past 07:19 Answer – Michelle Dickens 10:24 Question 2 – Areas that came as a surprise in increase or decrease vacancy and areas that improved 11:18 Answer - Michelle Dickens 15:31 Question 3 – How should landlords view the issue of rental escalation? 17:47 Answer - Michelle Dickens 23:08 Question 4 –Twitter 23:31 Answer - Michelle Dickens 26:53 Question 5 – Facebook 27:00 Answer - Michelle Dickens 27:43 Question 6 – Potential solutions for current landlords? 28:21 Answer - Michelle Dickens 32:43 Question 7 – Facebook 33:03 Answer - Michelle Dickens 33:40 Comment 1 – Facebook 34:00 Comment 2 - Facebook 34:53 Question 8 – How should landlords be looking at 2021? 35:17 Answer - Michelle Dickens 40:00 Closing remarks – Zama

The Private Property Podcasts bring you exciting property discussions every weekday at 7pm, streaming live on all our social platforms.  

We invite you to be part of the show as our guest gives a clear understanding of the exclusive use of areas in sectional title schemes. It’s a date!   Our Guest:  Auren Freitas dos Santos - Founder and Director at The Advisory  Guest Name – Auren Freitas dos Santos Designation - Founder and Director Guest Company Name: The Advisory  Website link: http://theadvisory.co.za/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aurenfds

00:00 Show starts 00:21 Introduction by Zama 06:26 Question 1 – What is exclusive use area in a sectional title scheme? 06:39 Answer – Auren Freitas dos Santos 08:21 Question 2 – Some issues you tend to find in common areas? 09:01 Answer - Auren Freitas dos Santos 12:22 Question 3 – Steps to remedy these issues 13:09 Answer - Auren Freitas dos Santos 19:19 Question 4 – Facebook 19:46 Answer - Auren Freitas dos Santos 20:10 Question 5 – How does the composition of trustees work? 21:09 Answer - Auren Freitas dos Santos 23:44 Question 6 – Facebook 24:10 Answer - Auren Freitas dos Santos 25:10 Question 7 – How do you go about dealing with incorrect piping? 26:59 Answer - Auren Freitas dos Santos 29:50 Question 8 – In instances where plumbers are not given access to solve the issue, how do we go about solving this? 30:45 Answer - Auren Freitas dos Santos 33:14 Final Tips - Auren Freitas dos Santos 37:48 Closing remarks – Zama

The Private Property live podcasts bring you exciting property discussions every weekday at 7pm, streaming live on all our social platforms.   Set your reminder and join the discussion for the first episode of 2021 to find out what habits property investors must adopt this year.    

Our Guest; Ekow Quagraine - CEO, Founder & Chairman, from Be-grand Holdings. Guest Name – Ekow Quagraine Designation - CEO, Founder & Chairman Guest Company Name: Be-grand Holdings    Website link: www.begrand.co.za LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ekow-quagraine-751b9326/  #PrivateProperty #YSYR #LivePodcast

3 SIMPLE STRATEGIES FOR SMARTER FINANCIAL PLANNING IN SECTIONAL TITLE SCHEMES   

Knowledge is power. Get yourself geared up by putting in place smarter financial planning if you are investing in a sectional title. Our guest on this episode will help you with all the necessary planning advice you need! Tune in tonight at 7pm for the discussion.  Guest Name – Ebo Quagraine Designation – Real Estate Principal Guest Company Name: Propertyzz.Com Website link:  Facebook link: https://fb.com/eboquagraine  Youtube link: https://youtube.com/c/eboquagraine  LinkedIn: https://za.linkedin.com/in/eboquagraine  #PrivateProperty #YSYR #LivePodcast  

00:00 Show starts 00:47 Introduction by Zama 05:20 Question 1 – How does the body corporate come up with the levies and how can the owners get that levy as low as possible? 06:30 Answer – Ebo Quagraine 12:55 Question 2 – How can body corporates budget differently? 13:39 Answer - Ebo Quagraine 17:20 Message from Estee 17:58 Break 19:05 After the break with Zama 20:19 Comment 1 - Facebook 21:34 Question 3 – What are some common expenses that goes into running a sectional title scheme? 22:32 Answer - Ebo Quagraine 26:13 Question 4 – How can the body corporate effectively use reserves? 26:33 Answer - Ebo Quagraine 31:58 Final Tips - Ebo Quagraine 37:05 Closing remarks – Zama 38:27 Break 39:34 After the break with Zama 41:34 Competition questions 46:33 Closing remarks – Zama

Short term rentals are properties ready for rent by travellers that stay only for a short while in the area. This is a growing real estate market mainly due to the privacy and space a short-term rental offers to tenants. On this episode our guest will explore some helpful guidelines to short-term holiday rentals, please tune in tonight at 7pm the discussion.  

Guest Name – Leigh-Anne Harrison Designation- Portfolio Manager Guest Company Name: Pam Golding Property Management Services  Website link: https://pgpms.co.za/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/leigh-anne-harrison-528061127  #PrivateProperty #YSYR #LivePodcast

00:00 Show starts 00:57 Introduction by Zama 05:04 Question 1 – Benefits of short-term holiday letting 07:02 Answer – Leigh-Anne Harrison 07:49 Question 2 – What differentiates between the long-term leases with short-term leases? 08:07 Answer - Leigh-Anne Harrison 09:02 Question 3 – What are the respective responsibilities of the parties in that transaction? 09:41 Answer - Leigh-Anne Harrison 11:46 Question 4 – Wrt making provision for additional guests, should that be something overtly stated in the agreement beforehand? 12:19 Answer - Leigh-Anne Harrison 16:38 Message from Estee 17:19 Break 18:26 After the break with Zama 20:01 Question 5 – Facebook 20:17 Answer - Leigh-Anne Harrison 21:10 Question 6 – What are the risks of short-term lease agreements? 21:20 Answer - Leigh-Anne Harrison 24:05 Question 7 – Tips for those that want to go into short-term leases? 24:41 Answer - Leigh-Anne Harrison 27:10 Question 8 – Tips for people that are coming to stay? 27:32 Answer - Leigh-Anne Harrison 28:14 Closing remarks – Zama 28:47 Break 29:54 After the break with Zama 30:24 Competition questions 32:55 Closing remarks – Zama

Get your property portfolio ready for 2021. Miguel Martins will be giving out the top 3 tips for investing in property in the next year. Make sure you prepare and stay focused for new opportunities in 2021. Set your reminder and don’t miss this episode! See you at 7pm.  

Guest Name – Miguel Martins Designation -Portfolio Manager: Investors, Absa Home Loans Guest Company - Absa  Website link: https://www.absa.co.za/personal/loans/for-a-home/understanding-home-loans/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miguel-martins-70a62011  #PrivateProperty #YSYR #LivePodcast  

00:00 Show starts 00:54 Introduction by Zama 04:53 Question 1 – Top tip for investing in property in the new year 06:15 Comment 1 – Facebook 06:30 Comment 2 - Facebook 06:54 Answer – Miguel Martins 10:24 Comment - Zama – analysis on skills gap and planning  13:22 Comment Answer - Miguel Martins 14:53 Question 2 – Second tip 15:01 Answer - Miguel Martins 17:32 Comment – Zama – working with finance professional and the right team  19:29 Answer - Miguel Martins 22:03 Message from Estee 23:04 Break 24:12 After the break with Zama 26:35 Comment 3 - YouTube 27:35 Question 4 – Final tip 27:49 Answer - Miguel Martins 33:19 Announcement – mentorship opportunity with Miguel 35:35 Response - Miguel Martins 37:08 Closing remarks - Zama 38:14 Break 39:22 After the break with Zama 40:04 Competition questions 42:43 Closing remarks – Zama