Investors in the South African residential buy-to-let market are becoming more cautious, particularly at the top end of market, says First National Bank (FNB).

An oversupply of rental properties in the R750,000 to R2,5 million bracket is pushing yields down and discouraging new investors, FNB Homeloans CEO Ed Grondel said at a presentation of FNB's Residential Property Barometer yesterday...

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Things have been great. They've been great for a long time and especially in property. Surely it must come to an end sooner rather than later. Isn't that what everybody is thinking? South Africans just hate being optimistic and upbeat. I don't know what it is about us that makes us always pinch ourselves to check whether we're dreaming as soon as things are going swimmingly.

Opportunities to build a long-term portfolio, despite warnings of overheating

Two years ago, some experts were warning investors that the listed property sector had grown too fast. That was when it had a market capitalisation of less than R30bn and the average historic yield was over 11%.

Good opportunities for investors

The future of property in KwaZulu-Natal is looking bright as a number of major projects in the province are given the green light.

Brendan Falkson, MD of Hulett Development, says the property market in KwaZulu- Natal has tended to lag behind the overall South African property market, and while there has been some catch-up taking place there remains room for values to appreciate further.

"There is strong political will in the province to drive major projects that will have a significant effect on the economy...

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Activity in the buy-to-let market is beginning to slow down as rental incomes shrink and the residential property boom settles into quieter waters. House price to rental income ratios are deteriorating, suggesting declining attractiveness of residential properties as investment vehicles.

Investor activity plays an important role in the property market, especially once price increases start to accelerate and even more so when prices start to fall...

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A new survey finds that most South Africans are not financially astute, writes Nalisha Kalideen

The majority of South Africans borrow money or take out loans mainly to feed themselves and their families. And those who have extra money to put aside do so specifically so that they can buy food with it...

INTRODUCTION FUNCTION - HANOVER - NORTHERN CAPE

Val Ludgrove Real Estate held their introduction function to Hanover on the 8th of October 2005. We are glad to report that Hanover has accepted us and we had a ball of a time.

We started our Introduction day with a round of golf on Hanover's oil course, challenging the Hanover golf club. What a game. I must say that we are spoiled with our green fairways and lovely putting greens. It was quite an experience to have a perfect shot on to the fairway and discover that your ball has gone down in a "Meerkat" hole. You can just imagine the hunt for balls.

The day was won by one of Hanover's club members Mr. Daniel Holland. Well done!

Our day was rounded off with an evening we will all surely remember for a long time still to come. The very talented, Urnes Human, entertained us with music and snacks were provided by Val and Ingrid. What a feast!

Thanks to all that made the day such a success.

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