{"id":4508,"date":"2017-03-29T12:50:31","date_gmt":"2017-03-29T12:50:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getsmarter.com\/blog\/?p=4508"},"modified":"2025-12-03T09:46:04","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T07:46:04","slug":"property-good-investment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getsmarter.com\/blog\/property-good-investment\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is property a good investment?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Watch this short video where Fran\u00e7ois Viruly, convenor of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getsmarter.com\/products\/uct-property-development-and-investment-online-short-course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University of Cape Town Property Development and Investment online short course<\/a>, explains why <strong>it\u2019s almost always a good idea to invest in property <\/strong>&#8220;because you have leases in place and income is contractually determined, and hence if you have a five year lease you can be fairly assured that you will have five years of income.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">You&#8217;ll learn from&nbsp;Fran\u00e7ois on this property development course as he explains the intricacies behind what it takes to become an effective Property Developer, and gain the right skills to effectively take part in property development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hBhcPg2ROuI\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wondering whether property is a good investment for your professional development and asset portfolio? Or whether you should <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getsmarter.com\/blog\/become-property-developer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">become a Property Developer<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n<div>\n            <!-- Responsive picture tag -->\n        <picture class=\"picture-block\">\n            <source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getsmarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/property_investment_quote_desktop.png\" >\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getsmarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/property_investment_quote_mobile.png\" alt=\"property_investment_quote_mobile\">\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getsmarter.com\/blog\/best-place-invest-in-property\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"353\" height=\"88\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getsmarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/read-the-article-button-property-investment.png\" alt=\"read the article button property investment\" class=\"wp-image-9642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getsmarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/read-the-article-button-property-investment.png 353w, https:\/\/www.getsmarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/read-the-article-button-property-investment-300x75.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 353px) 100vw, 353px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div>\n            <!-- Responsive picture tag -->\n        <picture class=\"picture-block\">\n            <source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getsmarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Property-investment_quote2_desktop.png\" >\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getsmarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Property-investment_quote2_mobile.png\" alt=\"Property investment_quote2_mobile\">\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div>\n            <!-- Responsive picture tag -->\n        <picture class=\"picture-block\">\n            <source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getsmarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/property-investment_stat_desktop.png\" >\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getsmarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/property-investment_stat_mobile.png\" alt=\"property investment_stat_mobile\">\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<h5 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Property investment is paving the way<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Andrew Carnegie, entrepreneur, business leader and often a man described to be one of the wealthiest people of all time was quoted as saying, \u201c90% of all millionaires become so through owning real estate\u201d.<sup>1<\/sup><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Although he made this statement over a decade ago, not much has changed. Property investment is still considered to be one of the biggest investment opportunities of all time.<sup>2<\/sup><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Here are two big reasons why:<\/strong><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>1. Property investment provides financial stability<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">In such an unstable economic period, there are many reasons to be cautious about where you invest your money. But one of the main advantages of the property development industry is that it provides a level of stability and certainty to your investments.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The Entrepreneur recently listed property investment and development as <strong>one of the smartest ways to invest for your future<\/strong>.<sup>3<\/sup><br>By buying property and leasing it out, you\u2019re locking down a consistent monthly income for the duration of the lease period.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">However, unlike other investments, there are three things you will need to do to ensure your profits grow:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>Be willing to put money towards the maintenance &nbsp;and care for your property in order for it to be of value and continue to provide a source of income for you<\/li>\n<li>Continually upskill yourself in terms of property investment and management training to make sure you are ahead of the industry trends and changes<\/li>\n<li>Develop insight on how to identify the best properties to invest in by considering and researching factors such as neighbourhood, taxes, schools and crime<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: left;\">&nbsp;<\/h5>\n<hr>\n<p><strong>Related content:<\/strong>&nbsp;Where is the best place to invest in property?<\/p>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>2. Property is the only appreciating asset<\/strong><\/h5>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Buying a property can leave a dent in the bank account, but don\u2019t be tempted to see it as an expense instead of an investment. Property Developers harnessed with the right management expertise, can be sure to see their investment appreciate as time goes on, and what\u2019s appreciating even more is the land the property is situated on.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u201cRecent statistics have shown affordable properties in major metros to be the fastest appreciating property investments in South Africa &#8211; a trend likely to continue,\u201d says Bill Rawson of Rawson Property Group. \u201cLow and mid-range homes tend to appreciate faster than luxury properties on the residential market for several reasons,\u201d he says, \u201cThe first of these is the consistently high demand seen for properties of this type.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Historically, property has provided excellent appreciation in value, far exceeding all other investment types. As long as the you are effectively managing the asset, rent prices &#8211; as well as the value of your investment &#8211; will appreciate.<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>The external investment environment<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The consequences that come with not understanding economic principles as an investor were exemplified in the 2008 collapse of the US housing bubble leading to the US recession. Many speculate as to what exactly caused this, but a lot of it had to do with investors buying property and taking out loans without fully understanding the current status of US economy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">&nbsp;The crisis may have begun in the US housing market, but the consequences eventually affected the global economy.<sup>4<\/sup><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">A personal property investment failure is unlikely to come with the same consequences, but what the financial crisis tells us is that it\u2019s imperative for investors to understand how fluctuations in the financial markets will directly influence investments.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Want to gain an advantage as a Property Developer? &nbsp;Ensure you understand how the external investment environment works before making investment decisions.<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Grab the opportunity for what?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Becoming a lucrative Property Developer relies heavily on knowing when and how to grab an opportunity. It\u2019s not good enough to just have the money &#8211; without the right industry knowledge, your money could go to waste on a bad investment.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">In order to become a recognised and savvy property entrepreneur, you\u2019ll need to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Gain the skills on how to identify either your own or your investor\u2019s objectives<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Analyse and understand the investment climate and market conditions<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Develop a financial analysis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Investing in property development<\/strong><\/h5>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Professor Francois Viruly, Property Economist and Associate Professor, and the Course Convenor for the&nbsp;<strong>UCT Property Investment and Development online short course<\/strong> says, \u201cTo understand property, you must walk the streets with the mind of an entrepreneur\u201d.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Before beginning your future in property investment, there are a number of related fields and skills that will aid you in understanding everything that comes with owning and managing an asset portfolio.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">These include skills and industries related to:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getsmarter.com\/blog\/become-entrepreneur\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Entrepreneurship<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Real Estate<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getsmarter.com\/blog\/construction-manager-career-path-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Construction Project Management<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Architecture<\/li>\n<li>Commercial Property Law<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getsmarter.com\/blog\/financial-manager-faqs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Management<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">As the market continues to change and become more competitive, it\u2019s important for Property Developers to place emphasis on upskilling in order to expand their asset portfolio.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><hr>\n<h5>Ready to make your property investments a source of high, stable income in any market?<\/h5>\n<p>Earn the skills need to expand your asset portfolio and make decisions on potential investment and development opportunities,&nbsp;with the&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getsmarter.com\/products\/uct-property-development-and-investment-online-short-course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UCT Property Investment and Development online short course<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getsmarter.com\/products\/uct-property-development-and-investment-online-short-course\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-9650\"><img loading=\"lazy\" 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And that provides the level of stability that real estate investments are so well known for.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em><sup>1<\/sup>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thecollegeinvestor.com\/11300\/90-percent-worlds-millionaires-do-this\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">College Investor<\/a><\/em><br><em><sup>2<\/sup>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mashvisor.com\/blog\/real-estate-best-investment-strategy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MashVisor<\/a><\/em><br><em><sup>3<\/sup>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneur.com\/article\/250759\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Entrepreneur<\/a><\/em><br><em><sup>4<\/sup>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.economist.com\/news\/schoolsbrief\/21584534-effects-financial-crisis-are-still-being-felt-five-years-article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Economist<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are many reasons to be cautious about where you invest your money.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":74,"featured_media":42574,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[136],"article-format":[],"class_list":["post-4508","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-career-advice","tag-real-estate"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.5 (Yoast SEO v27.5) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Why is Property a Good Investment? - Career Advice<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Wondering whether property is a good investment for you? 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