The Gauteng Property Buyer Show 2017
Sat Oct 28, 09:00 - Sun Oct 29, 18:00
Sandton Convention Centre
ABOUT
AboutThe Property Buyer Show is the ideal platform for anyone looking to own and invest in property, whether it's your first property or adding to your property portfolio.
The Property Buyer Show is a first of its kind exhibition aimed at residential property buyers who either want to buy their first home or build wealth through their own property investment portfolio.
The innovative exhibition layout is designed to walk buyers through the property buying process – and includes the finance zone, property zone, a first-time buyer seminar theatre and a property investor theatre.
The visitor experience will include opportunities to discuss affordability and interact with the lenders, see new developments and agent listings, compare prices, understand rental returns and make decisions about their purchase.
What's on show?
- New developments
- Income properties
- Primary Residence
- Student housing
- Affordable housing
Show objectives
- Create a transactional platform for property buyers to engage with the residential property sector.
- Showcase latest developments within the Gauteng region.
- Educate and inform property investors about building wealth through a property portfolio through a series of seminars and workshops presented by successful investors.
- Promote the Gauteng property market to a local, intra-provincial and international buyer audience.
- Providing a one-stop shop, where property buyers can save time, compare multiple assets and make informed choices.
- Enhance the visitor experience by creating fun, interactive and entertaining brand interactions.
Venue
Sandton Convention Centre is South Africa's leading event venue, offering prestigious multi-use event spaces and venues in the financial hub of Johannesburg.
Conveniently located in the vibrant business district of Sandton in northern Johannesburg and within easy reach of the Gautrain and O. R. Tambo International Airport, the Sandton Convention Centre (SCC) is flanked by a number of leading hotels, sophisticated shopping centres and entertainment complexes.
The Sandton Convention Centre is the foremost venue for hosting exhibitions, events and conferences in South Africa. With 22,000 m² of flexible event space, contemporary Afro-chic décor and technologically advanced facilities, the SCC is perfectly suited to hosting your event.
The on-site amenities and high level of varied services ensure the venue is fully equipped to facilitate a full range of function and events in Johannesburg. The Sandton Convention Centre is able to host anything from small business meetings to the largest conferences.
Venues range from an intimate 10-seat function room to the grand Pavilion which can comfortably cater for 4,500 cocktail guests. The Sandton Convention Centre is spread over four main levels with multiple venues, offers ample secure parking and a highly skilled and experienced team.
FIRST TIME BUYERS
09:00
| Exhibition opens
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| 09:30 | Getting your home loan pre-qualified and approved: How it works? Getting yourself pre-qualified before putting in an Offer to Purchase should be the first step you take. - What factors influence how much you can afford to borrow? - Where can you find the best deal on a home loan? - Why pre-qualification helps when you find the house you love?
Presented by: Ooba – we find the money, you find the house.
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| 10:15 | The Finance Linked Individual Subsidy Programme (FLISP) FLISP is an instrument that assists applicants earning between R3,501 to R15,000 per month to acquire a residential property for the first time. - How a subsidy of up to R87,000 can help you buy your first home. - What are the qualifying criteria and how do you apply? Presented by; Kahmiela August - Director Affordable Housing & Brian Mabotha - Affordable Housing Specialist, Western Cape Department Human Settlements
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| 11:00 | 5 helpful tools that every first-time buyer should know about When you take the step up to owning property, you need to be as prepared as possible. Become an Expert and learn how to; - Check prices to make sure you aren’t overpaying. - Avoid paying 30 % more for a property in the long term - How to check, and clean up your credit score - Improve your affordability & negotiation power - Your largest investment ever – protect your legal rights - Get additional financial assistance or “Plan B” if your home loan is not approved
Presented by: Meyer de Waal – Attorney and Director My Bond Fitness
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| 11:45 | Personal finance: Managing a home loan Owning a home, especially as a first-time home buyer means happiness, achievement and independence. As a homeowner, you must understand how to manage your loan and personal finances. - Why it’s important that you should research before committing? - How to get your bond approval quickly and easily? - How to save up to 30% on your bond registration costs?
Presented by: Monty Mokhomo, Nedbank Home Loans Digital Channel Manager
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| 12:30 | What to consider when buying your first home? There are costs associated with the buying process. It is important to draw up a budget and understand what you can afford, Don’t only look at the bond repayment; factors such as rates, maintenance and insurance must be added into the equation. Doing the research will save you time and money in the long term. - What other additional costs should you consider? - Why is financial planning important? (and easier than you think!) - How much should I put aside for home maintenance?
Presented by: Deidre Munusamy Standard Bank Home Loans
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| 13:15 | Helping you nav>>igate the road to your ideal home - How First National Bank have partnered with developers to enable South Africans earning between R3,500 and R25,000 per month to become homeowners. - What tools are available from First National Bank to guide buyers through the process of getting finance upfront, knowing the estimated value of a property, finding a property, understanding your costs and monthly repayments?
Presented by: Jolande Duvenage & Maretha Els, First National Bank
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| 14:00 | The ABC of House Hunting! You may live in your first home for a long time, so it’s important to choose a property that suits your lifestyle now, and in the future. - Is it important to buy a house you love? - What factors should influence your decision? - What should you look for when you go to a show-house?
Presented by: Greg Crowder, Private Property
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| 14:45 | Making an offer and taking transfer, Your rights! You’ve found your dream home, and you want it! Congratulations! - What offer should you make? - What happens when you agree on a price? - When can you move in? What is occupational rent?
Presented by: Annette Evans, Lanice Steward and Charles Haigh. The Institute of Estate Agents South Africa
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| 15:30 | Sectional title versus freehold ownership Freehold or full title means you own the building and the land it is built on. Sectional title describes separate ownership of units or apartments within a complex or development. - What are the benefits and disadvantages of sectional title and freehold ownership? - Who is responsible for maintenance and upkeep? - Tips for dealing with a Body Corporate
Presented by: Benhard Wiese, CCH (Cape Coastal Homes / City Country Homes)
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| 17:00 | Exhibition close |
The Property Buyer Show is a first of its kind exhibition aimed at guiding first-time buyers through the property buying process and introducing you to all of the companies who can help you along the way.
Buying your first home can be an overwhelming experience, and putting all your hard earned money into something that you are uncertain about is a daunting thought. The Property Buyer Show gives you an opportunity to listen to the best advice from industry experts, ask questions, and shop for the best deals.
The First-Time-Buyer Theatre, located within the exhibition, has a packed programme of educational and inspirational seminars where you can expect to learn;
- How much can I afford based on my income?
- What criteria do the banks use to decide if I will get a bond?
- How do I make sure I am getting the best deal?
- How much will the legal and transfer fees cost?
- Do I have to use my bank's law firm?
- What is bond cover? Life insurance?
- How long will the process take?
- What is occupational rent?
- What happens to my repayments if the interest rate goes up?
- What other costs can I expect to incur?
Benefits for first time home buyers include:
- Meet with financiers and understand your affordability, how to apply for a bond, and shop around for the best interests rates.
- Meet with Estate Agents who can help you find your dream home.
- Meet with developers selling off-plan – saving you money on expensive transfer duties.
- Meet with insurance companies who can provide your life, building and home contents cover.
- Meet with the law firms who will register the purchase with the deeds office and advise you about including the property on your Will.
- See some of the leading brands and products that you can furnish your new home with!
“We want to buy a house next year, but don’t really know where to start. There are lots of articles online but it would be much better to talk to a real person and ask questions” – 28-year-old female – First-time Buyer
PROPERTY INVESTORS
| 09:00 | Exhibition opens |
| 09:30 | How to become a property investor? – the dos and don’ts Buying your first investment property can be a very daunting prospect, here’s a practical guide with some of the ‘do’s and don’ts’ to help you get on the way. - How can you break into the buy-to-let market - Why are the market conditions favourable to do it now? - What should you consider before you make the commitment?
Presented by: Neale Petersen – Editor of Real Estate Investor Magazine
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| 10:15 | What do the banks REALLY consider when assessing your application for finance and how do you use current property assets to increase your wealth? - What criteria are used, and what are some of the red flags that may be raised when the bank assesses a loan application? - How do you use current property assets to increase your wealth?
Presented by: Hayden Giger - First National Bank
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| 11:00 | Location, location, location – Cape Town’s best-performing investment hot spots. A detailed look at Cape Town’s best-performing investment hot spots by sector, price-point, suburb and street. - Which areas are showing the best capital growth? - Which sectors and price brackets are the highest performing? - How can you use these statistics to get the best deals?
Presented by: Paul-Roux de Kock - Data and Analytics Director at Lightstone Pty Ltd
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| 11:45 | What should you look for when considering an investment property? Thinking about investing in and working towards a portfolio of properties to increase your wealth and secure your financial future? Here are a few tips from South Africa’s leading real estate agency. - Diversifying your assets into property - Understanding the dynamics of the local property market - What makes an attractive rental property?
Presented by: Sandra Gordon, Head of Pam Golding Properties Research
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| 12:30 | Tips for buying an investment property off-plan Buying ‘off-plan’ is an attractive investment option as the property may have appreciated in value by the time you take transfer, and saves on transfer duties. What factors should you be aware of when considering an off-plan purchase? - Understanding the lag between buying and building - How does mortgage finance work with freehold and sectional title? - What are your rights if something goes wrong? - What new developments are in the pipeline?
Presented by: MSP Developments
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| 13:15 | How tax can affect your property investment? Understanding the tax implications can make or break your returns on a property investment. - Should you buy in your own name or through a trust? - What is Capital Gains Tax, and what can I do about it? - What is deductible on rental income?
Presented by: Wessel Robertson, Enderstein van der Merwe - | Attorneys - Notaries - Conveyancers
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| 14:00 | What’s it like to list my property on Airbnb? Cape Town is placed #12 on global rankings and independent research suggests that some property owners can pay off their bond quicker by listing on the platform. - Which areas and property types are the most popular? - What can you expect if you list your property on Airbnb? - What is expected of you?
Presented by: Chregan O’Flynn – airManaged
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| 14:45 | My experience in Property Investment Warren Brusse is a professional property investor and property investment coach. He has personally concluded over 40 residential property acquisitions and coached over 100 people in property investment. - How I got started in property investment - Why I re-evaluated my investment strategy and diversified assets - My current investment strategy and area of focus
Presented by: Warren Brusse – UK Property Partners & SA Property Investors Network
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| 15:30 | Unpacking the new property-related legislation Significant changes to property-related legislation come into effect in 2017. What are some of the potential impacts of the policy amendments to the; - 2015 Expropriation Bill - Protection of Investment Bill - Deeds Registries Amendment Bill - EE Property Sectoral Charter - Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act.
Presented by: Smith Tabata Buchanan Boyes
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Do you already own a home? And are you looking for a second property to rent out? Or a seasoned property investor with an existing portfolio?
The Property Buyer Show is the only place where you can get an end-to-end service and meet, compare and consider multiple options under one roof.
Browsing the exhibition will present opportunities to chat directly with the developers and the leading Estate Agents, look at the current stock and show price activation specials, or talk about their future development pipelines.
Video, models and 3D virtual tours will provide a digital insight to the properties and meeting lounges are available to chat to the agents, banks and law firms who can help you build your property portfolio.
The Property Investor Theatre, located within the exhibition, has a packed programme of educational and inspirational seminars where you can expect to learn;
Some key questions to be answered in the Property Investor Theatre
- Where are the best areas for buy-to-let in the Gauteng?
- What rental returns can I expect?
- Should I, and how can I, invest in international property?
- What is the best way to manage Capital Gains Tax - buying in a trust or privately?
- How do I structure my tax with the additional income from a rental?
- Should I use a leasing agent, what are their fees and what service can I expect from them?
- What am I responsible for in sectional title?
“I would attend an event like this. I would look at the different developments in the morning and compare multiple options. I can chat to the bank in the afternoon and if it all looks good, put in an offer to purchase at the end of the day” 37-year-old male - Property Investor.
