The Property Corner with Rowan Alexander

In this episode of The Property Corner , Rowan Alexander is joined by Andre van Rooyen from PayProp to unpack the Q1 2025 Rental Index Report. They break down national and provincial rental trends, average rent growth, arrears rates, and what this means for landlords, investors, and tenants across South Africa. With the average national rent now over R9 100 and arrears stabilising at 17 percent, R...

Is renting really cheaper than buying in South Africa, or is home ownership the smarter long term play? In this episode of The Property Corner, Rowan Alexander breaks down the true cost of renting vs buying using real figures from over 15 years of market experience. He compares monthly expenses, investment returns, long term equity, and even projected net worth after 20 years to help you see what...

In this episode of The Property Corner , Rowan Alexander answers questions directly from our YouTube community. From whether you should buy in a trust or a company, to the debate between capital appreciation and cash flow, this Q&A dives into real issues that real South African buyers are facing. He also touches on refinancing challenges with buy-to-let investments and shares thoughts on the f...

Buying a property is one of the biggest investments most South Africans will make but the listed price is not the full picture. In this episode of The Property Corner Rowan Alexander explains the lesser known costs that can catch buyers off guard. From transfer fees and bond registration to occupational rent and overlooked moving expenses, this episode is filled with practical advice for anyone pr...

In this episode, you’ll learn why buy-to-let property is an exciting investment opportunity in South Africa for 2025. If you’ve been looking for the right time to purchase an investment property, there is no better time than now! Today, Rowan Alexander shares all of his insights into property investment in South Africa for the upcoming year and why you should start making plans for it now. You’ll...

🏡 Want to pay off your mortgage faster and save BIG? In this episode, Rowan Alexander shares two practical strategies that could help you cut years off your home loan and save hundreds of thousands of rands in interest. These are not your typical "just pay extra" tips—these are smart, strategic ways to manage your South African mortgage bond more effectively. 🔗 Sponsored by Mortgage4U...

Big things are happening in 2025! We're moving to a dedicated podcast studio, ramping up Q&A sessions, bringing in more industry experts, and refining our content to deliver even more value. Plus, expect more structured, straight-to-the-point videos alongside our usual deep-dive discussions. Your support has been incredible—let’s keep building this community together! If you haven’t subscribed...

In this episode of The Property Corner , Rowan Alexander is back with an exciting update on his investment property journey! If you’ve been following along, you’ll remember he started this project in late 2023, with plans to kick off renovations in 2024. But, as with any property development, things didn’t go exactly as planned. Now, in 2025, it’s full steam ahead! This project has come with its f...

In this Q&A episode, Rowan answers your questions about key aspects of the South African property market. He covers topics such as mortgage bond strategies for first-time buyers, using access bonds for flexibility, and tax-efficient ways to manage investment properties. Rowan also provides valuable advice on property purchases with cash, the importance of deposits, and the benefits of owning p...

Get ready for 2025 in the South African property market! 🌟 In this episode of The Property Corner , Rowan Alexander shares his insights and predictions for the year ahead. From the impact of interest rate relief to shifting trends in property price growth and immigration, we explore the key factors shaping the market. Rowan dives into: The resilience of different market segments Cape Town’s skyro...

In this episode of The Property Corner with Rowan Alexander, Rowan takes a look back at the South African property market in 2024. He chats about the ups and downs, whether the predictions made earlier in the year were spot on, and what’s been happening in the market. What’s Inside: - Interest Rate Relief: How the predicted rate cuts gave the market a bit of a boost and made buyers feel more confi...

We’ve hit some incredible achievements this year on our social media, including: - 81 000 followers across our social platforms 🌍 - Over 3 400 followers on YouTube 🎥 - 6 226 hours of playtime – that’s over 780 full workdays of content consumed! ⏰ We've loved watching our audience grow and seeing so many of you engage with our content. A huge thank you to everyone who has liked, subscribed, and...

Download the PayProp Rental Index Report here :   https://za.payprop.com/rental-index In this episode of  The Property Corner with Rowan Alexander , we’re unpacking the latest PayProp Rental Index for Q3 2024 with Andre van Rooyen, the National Head of Sales at PayProp. We’re deep diving into the latest trends in South Africa’s rental market, exploring what’s driving rental growth, how the market...

Curious how recent interest rate cuts could impact your wallet? 🌟 On this episode of The Property Corner , Rowan Alexander breaks down the latest reductions in South Africa's prime lending rate and what they mean for your mortgage instalments. Discover how even small rate changes can save you thousands—and why keeping your payments at current levels could shave two years off your bond! 🏡 This ep...

Ever considered pooling resources to buy property in South Africa? In this episode of The Property Corner, Rowan Alexander breaks down joint property purchases, sharing professional insights and personal experiences. He highlights what you need to know about ownership shares and legal agreements, whether you’re investing with a partner, family, or friends. If you’re looking for practical tips for...

In this episode of The Property Corner, Rowan discusses two strategies that can offer you financial flexibility when applying for a mortgage bond in South Africa. Discover how to maximize your bond with these insider tips that will save you time, money, and open doors for future investment opportunities. These tips could be the game-changer you need without increasing your monthly payments. If you...

In this episode of The Property Corner, Rowan Alexander shares an overlooked tool on Property24 that can benefit property investors and anyone looking to understand local market trends. Learn how to navigate the site’s features to get access to fascinating statistics and trends happening in various suburbs across South Africa. Real estate is all about data! With these insights on how to analyze av...

Rowan will guide you through the entire process of buying real estate from abroad, covering key considerations, legalities, and practical steps to make your investment journey smooth and successful. After the presentation, there will be an interactive Q&A where Rowan will answer your burning questions. Whether you're looking to invest in your first property or expand your portfolio, this is a...

In this episode, Rowan shares his recent trip to Johannesburg, where he was invited by Absa to speak on a panel about the power of social media and building a personal brand online. We filmed from the incredible R80 million penthouse at the Munyaka development in Waterfall, which made the experience even more special! A big thank you to Absa for this amazing opportunity and to all of you who have...

In this video, Rowan breaks down the unique aspects of an investment opportunity at Klein de Koning, a new property development in the heart of Durbanville, Cape Town. He shares his insights in focusing on the strategic reliance on capital growth to outweigh shortfalls between mortgage instalments and net operating income. Whether you're a seasoned investor or new to the property market, this...

In this episode of Property Corner, Rowan Alexander dives deep into the strategies for evaluating investment decisions in today's challenging property market. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting, Rowan's insights will guide you through the complexities of interest rate cycles, property pricing, and the critical role of mortgage finance. 💡 Key Takeaways: Understand the...

In this video, Rowan walks you through the intricate process of rezoning a residential property into a commercial space. Recently, a residential property was purchased with the initial intent to convert it into office space, given the high demand in the area. However, midway through the process, it was decided to create an Early Childhood Development Center instead. In this video, we detail the va...

In today’s episode of The Property Corner with Rowan Alexander, we’ll be diving deep into the current state of the rental market in South Africa and exactly what lead us to seeing dramatic and exaggerated increases in property rental prices. Watch this video to learn more about property interest rates, the increasing demand for rental property in the Western Cape, and rental projections. Whether y...

Over the last 10-15 years, there has been a notable trend of semigration to Cape Town from various provinces in South Africa. Our real estate company has observed the political and natural factors driving this movement. Watch this video to learn more about semigration and the role of the Government of National Unity (GNU) in this phenomenon. 0:00 Introduction 0:51 The long-term trend we are seeing...

Learn everything there is to know about turning a residential property into a commercial property through Rowan's property investment venture series! In episode 2, Rowan showed you the process of cleaning out the property and what options you have when turning a property from residential to commercial. In today’s episode, Rowan will walk you through the rezoning application, what this entails,...