The Property Corner with Rowan Alexander

In this Q&A episode, we answer YOUR YouTube comments and questions about property investing. From what you really need to know about levies vs ownership, how to spot the hottest rental areas, and the limits of property affordability to the smartest first cash buys and whether extra bond payments belong on your home or investment and more. Essential insights for first-time buyers and property investors. Don’t miss these tips straight from the comments section!

In this episode:
00:00 Introduction
00:05 Room-by-Room Rental
01:19 Levies vs Ownership
03:54 How to Pick a Winning Rental Area
06:08 Can Property Affordability Run Out?
08:37 Best First Property to Buy in Cash
09:31 Why Rent Rises but Bonds Don’t
10:48 Extra Bond Payments: Home vs Investment
12:14 Multi-Let Properties: Is It Worth the Cost?
14:57 Just Buy It Cash
15:11 What’s a Reasonable Deposit?

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2026 looks set to be an exciting year for property! In this episode, we share The Property Corner’s key predictions for the trends and opportunities that could shape the market.

These predictions offer a guide to the trends and developments to watch for in the property market this year.

Like, subscribe, and share your thoughts on The Property Corner’s 2026 predictions!
 
In this episode:
00:00 Introduction
01:26 Interest Rates
02:43 Rental Market
03:26 Return of the Investor (Sectional Title Market)
06:10 Serious Stock Shortage (Western Cape Metro)
08:43 Higher Trading Volumes and More Stock (Non–Western Cape Metros)

#PropertyMarket2026 #RealEstateTrends #InvestingInProperty#WesternCapeProperty #SectionalTitle

As we wrap up 2025, this episode is simply about saying thank you. Thank you for watching, liking, commenting, engaging with us and being part of The Property Corner community. Whether you’ve followed the content, joined one-on-one sessions or applied the advice shared on the channel, your support has meant everything. Seeing the channel grow and knowing the content adds value makes it all worthwhile. We’re grateful for every viewer on the other side of the screen and excited for what’s ahead in 2026.
And make sure you stick around, there are some bloopers waiting for you at the end.

#ThankYou #Grateful #Community #ThePropertyCorner #ChannelGrowth #Bloopers

At the start of 2025, we made a series of bold property market predictions. In this episode, we look back at those forecasts and unpack what actually played out. From interest rate relief and entry level market recovery to semigration trends, foreign buyer activity, rental growth and the return of investors. We break down what we got right, what surprised us and where the market moved slower or faster than expected. A grounded, on the ground review of 2025 and the lessons it offers heading into 2026.

In this episode:
00:00 Introduction
00:48 Continuous Interest Rate Relief
01:58 Sub-R2 million market recovery
02:48 Slowdown of Semigration
05:39 Interest from Foreign Buyers
06:32 Strong Rental Market Growth with Corrections
08:22 Return of the Investor
 
Read the full articles here:
● Selected Historical Rates
● Strong recovery in South Africa's housing market amid economic optimism
● August 2025 sees strongest annual house price growth in + 3 years
● Semigration to the Western Cape Slows – But demand remains resilient - Property24
● Tshwane tops Gauteng’s housing recovery while Johannesburg makes strong inroads | Network News
● South Africa’s richest city bounces back from rock bottom
● South Africa’s average residential rental R9 132 in Q1 2025
● Pretoria’s expanding student population fuels buy-to-let investment demand
● Investors eye coastal buy-to-let properties as rental demand surges
● Top suburbs for buy-to-let investments in South Africa: where to invest now
 
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Finding reliable tenants is one of the biggest challenges for property investors. In this episode, we break down the entire process of securing quality tenants, from screening applications to setting up contracts, conducting inspections, and managing your property effectively.

Whether you’re a first-time landlord or an experienced investor, good tenants can make or break your property investment. Learn how to protect your investment, avoid disputes, and ensure consistent rental income.

What you’ll learn in this episode:
● The importance of thorough tenant screening
● How to use formal application forms and request detailed personal information
● Evaluating affordability, deposits, and credit history
● Checking references and conducting interviews
● Drafting proper rental contracts for legal protection
● Using property inspections to prevent disputes and identify maintenance issues
● The benefits of hiring a professional property manager

Finding the right tenant isn’t luck, it’s diligence, proper agreements, and regular inspections.

Have a story about your tenants, good or bad? Share it in the comments, and it might feature in a future episode.

Like & Subscribe to stay up to date with the latest property investment tips from The Property Corner.

In this episode:
00:00 Introduction
00:35 Why Good Tenants Matter
01:05 Tenant Screening Tips
05:39 Rental Contracts and Legal Protection
06:42 Property Inspections
08:20 Property Management Tips

#PropertyInvestment #RentalProperty #PropertyManagement #InvestInProperty #RealEstateTips

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