Kehilwe Sibanda - a Senior Professional Town Planner at My Nala Planners on what town planning is, the importance of consulting with a town planner before buying land, the difference between land use planning and strategic planning, understanding the Town Planning Scheme (zoning laws about what you can do with the land you have/intend on purchasing…

Residential Property Trends: Are market conditions favourable? What to know before buying your first property in 2022.

What happening in my life, why I haven’t uploaded a new episode, 2022 plans and new season

Money habits that are making you broke, Importance of tracking your income and expenses, why you shouldn't go broke trying to impress people you don't know. Bonus Episode with Angel Pather. For more in-depth articles, please visit my blog www.leratob.com/podcast/ and share your comments or topic suggestions with me on social media @LeratoLB. Thanks…

Angela Vernes, Head of Operations for Nedbank Insurance joins us to chat about the importance of home maintenance, the two main reasons why home insurance claims get rejected, and what are some considerations banks take into perspective when one claims for insurance. For more information about this episode, please visit my blog: www.leratob.com/hom…

How do you prepare yourself to be a first-time landlord? Xitivani Mavundza shares what to consider when selecting tenants, tips for managing the rental property and the importance of partnerships with the right professionals. For more information about this episode, please visit my blog: www.leratob.com/first-time-landlord/, and share your comments…

Thomas Franken is the Managing Director at Rosemary Hill. He joins us to chat about architectural experiments - container homes, the cabin at Rosemary Hill Farm in Pretoria, the design process, and the difficulties of running a hospitality business during a pandemic. For more information about this episode, please visit my blog: www.leratob.com/ros…

If you are thinking of buying property in Hungary you’ve come to the right place! In this episode, we chat with Till Karpat about the Pros and Pitfalls of buying property in Hungary, Property Prices in Hungary, and lessons from buying his first home in Hungary. For more information about this episode, please visit my blog: www.leratob.com/property-…

Do you want to move to another country or get a second passport? There are many countries where you can buy a property and get residency. In this week's episode, I chat about the best countries to buy a property for residency, the costs involved and things to take into consideration. Analysts say that offers of passports and residency have become a…

Buying a home is a huge accomplishment, but the process comes with its ups and downs. In this episode, my friend Rethabile joins me to share what we've both learned as homeowners in South Africa for 12 months. For more information about this episode, please visit my blog: www.leratob.com/home-buyer-mistakes/, and share your comments or topic sugges…

The South African Township Property Market may not be your first option when you think of property investments. The reality is that SA townships have undergone a series of transformations since 1994. Lebogang Lebepe, founder and CEO of Bizz House a property development and investment company. He shares his story of growing up in a skwatta camp to b…

Are you thinking of buying a holiday home as an investment in South Africa? The Minister of Tourism - Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, joins us to chat about the benefits of purchasing a vacation rental for locals and foreigners, barriers to domestic travel: entry for entrepreneurs in the tourism industry, and pricing for traveling within SA. She also sha…

Curtis Blue of KV&CO Group joins us to elaborate on what is an HMO Property in the UK, Is HMO a good investment - Pros and Cons? and How foreigners can invest in property in the UK. For more information about this episode, please visit my blog: www.leratob.com/hmo-property-uk/, and share your comments or topic suggestions with me on social media @L…

Dr. Miranda Moloto known as Propdocmom is a Mom, Doctor, Podcaster at The Property Magicians Podcast, and Property Investment Mentor She joins us to share Alternatives to Home Loan Financing in South Africa - how to start investing with little to no money, red flags to look out for when purchasing your first investment home, and the importance of h…

Maya Fisher-French is known to most as Maya on Money. She is an award-winning financial journalist, presenter of the popular #MoneyMatters on eNCA, editor of the Money pages at City Press, and Maya on the Money website. She joins us to answer my property and money questions: mistakes to avoid when purchasing your first property, costs to consider w…

Amelia Talijaardt of Hedgehog 896 - Marloth Park joins us to chat more about Marloth Park - why we should visit, why she and her husband want their kids to grow up in the bush vs. city, and tips for someone who wants to buy property inside a game reserve. About Marloth Park: Marloth Park is a 3,000-hectare wildlife sanctuary situated on the souther…

CEO of EasyProperties, Rupert Finnemore joins us to chat about investing in property in South Africa, buying property shares, and the difference between EasyProperties and REITs. EasyProperties makes it possible for anyone to become a property investor regardless of income or net worth. With their fractional property investment model, you will be a…

Thembisa Winston Kunene of Libertalia Real Estate joins us to chat about starting a real estate agency. in South Africa, how they find and develop talent and important skills needed to be successful in the industry. For more information about this episode, please visit my blog: www.leratob.com/estate-agency-south-africa/, and share your comments or…

Jane Kilian, also known as GI Jane ZA is a personal trainer, self-love coach Owner of Secret Sunrise Durban, and Unselfishly Me. She joins us to chat about how to manifest your dream home, the importance of journaling, and her business - Unselfishly Me. She followed her passion for helping other women and is now making a difference in her clients' …

The Unpack: Female Founders Series highlights small business founders. These guests share the stories of their careers – how they identified opportunities, how they overcame challenges, and obviously money! This week, Real Estate Investor and Author of Heart, Mind & Money: Using Emotional Intelligence for Financial Success, Vangile Makwakwa shares …

The South African Minister of Finance - Tito Mboweni joins us for a frank discussion on saving, property, travel, and more... He shares why he chose to live in Magoebaskloof, his thoughts on younger people investing in land in the urban vs. rural areas of the country, and saving tips he wishes someone told him when he was younger. For more informat…

This week we chat with Craig Makapela - Acting Executive Manager Business Services of the National Home Builders Registration Council of South Africa (NHBRC). What is the National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC), How do you qualify as a builder, How to check if a builder is qualified and How much does it cost to register with the NHBRC? …

Karien Coetzee is an Associate Director in VDT Attorney's Property Law Division. She has extensive experience of more than 10 years in all types of conveyancing matters. She joins us to chat about the home buying and transfer process in South Africa. What is the process of buying a house, how long it takes, the costs involved, and the documents inv…

In today's episode, we chat with Carey Gatto. She has personally assisted in the sale of nearly $130 million of property in the Greater Boston area since 2010. As a full-time local Realtor with 10 years of experience. Carey knows the market intimately and what today’s buyers are looking for. For relocation outside of these parameters, she has a ref…

Gabriel Leavell is a serial entrepreneur with an interest in hospitality. He has the vision to set up a boutique hotel chain across Africa. Gabriel's goal is to create an environment of creativity, community, and exchange of ideas and culture. In today's episode, we chat about the process of starting a hotel, how to conduct several different kinds …

Can I buy a house in the USA as a foreigner? If this is something you've considered, today's guest Brian Dzinagi shares some insights on financing options, the best types of property to purchase, and why investing in the US is a good idea. For more information about this episode, please visit my blog: www.leratob.com/brian-dzingai/, and share your …

This week’s guest Papi Mabele is a South African Tech enthusiast at heart. Lover of all things digital. We chat about how to make your home smarter, tips for getting started, smart security and features to consider, and can your smart home get hacked? For more information about this episode, please visit my blog www.leratob.com/smart-home/, and sha…

This week’s guest Angel Pather is a South African Advocate who specializes in community schemes and dispute resolutions in the Property Industry. She joins me to chat about what is the CSOS and its role in protecting members of sectional title schemes? Their dispute resolution services and how to lodge a complaint with CSOS. For more information ab…

This week, I chat to Adi Abrahams, Interior Designer, Queen of DIY Projects, Home, and Mom Blogger. She shares tips for furnishing your home, where to shop, and why you should consider DIY Projects. For more information about this episode, please visit my blog www.leratob.com/adi-abrahams/, and share your comments or topic suggestions with me on so…

This week, I chat with Nhlakanipho Ntombela, a property entrepreneur and financial education Youtuber. We chat about how he started investing in properties, he shares tips for first-time investors and how to build long-term wealth. For more information about this episode, please visit my blog: www.leratob.com/investing-in-property/, and share your …

This week, I chat with Phemi Sefemo - an admitted Attorney and Conveyancer of the High Court of South Africa. She is an Associate in Property Law Division at VDT Attorneys in Pretoria, South Africa. She explains what qualifications you need to be a conveyancer, day-to-day duties, and an attorney's role in the transfer of legal property titles. For …

Part 2 of the Home Loans Conversation with Nicolette Mashile. We discuss the different types of home loans, the importance of a deposit, and the lifestyle changes she made to be able to save for multiple properties. For more information about this episode, please visit my blog: www.leratob.com/home-loan-types/ and share your comments or topic sugge…

This week’s guest Nicolette Mashile, also known as the Financial Bunny is an author and advocate for financial education. She joins me to chat about what exactly is a home loan and what are the requirements to apply and some tips for choosing the right bank to get a home loan from. For more information about this episode, please visit my blog: www.…

This week’s guest Neil Jansson who recently relocated to Cape Town from Johannesburg. Did you know that Cape Town is the most expensive city for residential property in Africa, followed by Umhlanga in KZN then Johannesburg - according to the 2019 Africa Wealth Report. We chat about his experience while looking for a house and some shocking things h…

This week’s guest Lee-Roy is a South African Digital Media Professional, Producer, and homeowner who recently purchased a second property. We chat about how to save for your second home, while still managing the expenses of your first home. For more in-depth articles, please visit my blog www.unpack.co.za/blog, and share your comments or topic sugg…

This week’s guest is Vusi Mathebula, a South African Banking and Finance lawyer specializing in leverage finance, project finance, and commercial property finance. We are chatting about the 4 different types of property ownership in South Africa and important questions you should ask before buying a property For more information about this episode,…

What exactly is a credit score, how it's calculated, how to build and improve it, and most importantly the things you are doing that you might not be aware that are fetching your credit score. Podcast Produced by Playlst StudioBy Lerato Bambo

This week’s guest Michael is a South African designer and creative who is currently on the search for his dream home. I chat with him about the current home buying process. How have things changed from when our parents bought their homes? Why can't we do everything online? What has Michael learned on this journey For more in-depth articles, please …

This week’s guest Danielle Desir is a US-based author, writer, and podcaster. I chat with her about why you need a budget and tips on how to save and manage your money as a new homeowner. For more information about this episode, please visit my blog www.leratob.com/danielle-desir/, and share your comments or topic suggestions with me on social medi…

Unpacking property matters for first time, and experienced buyers. Podcast Produced by Playlst StudioBy Lerato Bambo