Invitation: Golf Day 29 September 2010
TREOC Foundation will be hosting our annual Golf Day.
30 August 2010Read More .....
3 S's of Successful Business
As we noted in last week's newsletter, there are several versions of the 3 S's of Successful Business and all of them have merit.
30 August 2010Read More .....
3 S's of Successful Business
We all love advice that is packaged into neat little packages - the "Ten top tips...", "Seven steps to...", "The three best..." - probably because they make the achievement of the goal seem less daunting.
23 August 2010Read More .....
Back to Basics: It's business!
The Treoc Way is not just about investing in property. It is, essentially, about creating wealth and business success. Property investment, the Treoc Way, is a business, and it is all about creating wealth.
16 August 2010Read More .....
Market insights: Lessons from the fairer - and better - investors
Women's Day commemorates the events of 9 August 1956, when 20 000 South African women - black and white - marched on the Union Buildings. Despite the significant personal risk, they stood strong in silent protest against the pass law, and changed the courseof history.
9 August 2010Read More .....
Invitation: Golf Day 29 September 2010
TREOC Foundation will be hosting our annual Golf Day.
2 August 2010Read More .....
Market insights: The thing about capital growth
There are many different property investment strategies, and these all have their pros and cons.
2 August 2010Read More .....
New benefit for Platinum members
From experience we know that our readers, and especially our members, constantly proclaim the Treoc gospel. Our members do this without asking for anything in return because they all support the Treoc principle of "Let the sun shine on all of us". However, today I want to introduce to you a referral commission program, because I want you too to get a share of the sunshine.
2 August 2010Read More .....
Market insights: Finance Finesse
In the last newsletter, we considered whether it was time to get in or get out of the buy-to-let property market, and considering the current slump in this market sector against the background of the investment philosophy of acting counter-cyclically, now is an opportune time to start or expand a residential property portfolio.
26 July 2010Read More .....
Invitation: Golf Day 01 October 2010
TREOC Foundation will be hosting our annual Golf Day.
26 July 2010Read More .....
Market insights: Time to get in or time to get out
FNB just released their 2nd quarter Buy-to-let Estate Agent Survey, and of course the findings are of particular interest to property investors. The news is not good, or the news is great, depending on your point of view.
19 July 2010Read More .....
Taking action: Lessons from the soccer pitch
The Soccer World Cup is over and it has, by all accounts, been one of the greatest and proudest moments in our country's history.
12 July 2010Read More .....
Back-to-basics: No need to reinvent the wheel
For most of the things we want to achieve in life, there really is no need to reinvent the, blaze the trail or invent a new approach. It is often as simple as learning how others have achieved success, created wealth, built strong, healthy bodies or accomplished some feat, and then applying this learning in your own life. As Anthony J. D'Angelo reminds us: "Don't reinvent the wheel, just realign it".
5 July 2010Read More .....
Taking action: Are you halfway there?
This week we move past the halfway mark of 2010. A time to stand back for a moment and reflect on whether you are halfway to reaching the goals you have set for yourself this year. Or have you already given up?
28 June 2010Read More .....
Taking action: Knowing how to score vs scoring
Overnight, the euphoria of the World Cup kick-off and Bafana Bafana's performance against Mexico deflated as our national team, after 10 consecutive wins, lost to Uruguay. Is there anything that can be salvaged from this excruciating experience?
21 June 2010Read More .....
TREOC TRUST SERVICE PROVIDERS - Background and Services.
We at Treoc Trust Services wish to offer you the opportunity to allow us to assist you with all your Trust requirements. Kindly refer to our commitment and services to you, our valued client, as compiled below.
14 June 2010Read More .....
Taking action: Youth Day - It's never too late!
On 16 June, we celebrate Youth Day, also known as Soweto Day, when more than 20 000 pupils from Soweto staged a protest march against the education system of the time. Sadly, when it comes to money matters and wealth creation, not much has changed in formal, social or informal education in the 35 years since the 16th of June 1976.
14 June 2010Read More .....
Taking action: Have you got Soccer Fever?
This week a momentous event in the history of our country will take place. For the first time ever, the FIFA Soccer World Cup will be held on African soil. On Friday, 11 June 2010 at 14:00, the world will turn its attention to South Africa for the opening ceremony of the world's greatest sporting spectacular.
7 June 2010Read More .....
Taking action: The secret to success
What is the secret to success? It is a question that has been pondered and debated for as long as man existed. Perhaps there is no single, definitive answer. Many theories have been postulated, sometimes supported by workshops, seminars, books and DVDs, but yet few people achieve "success".
31 May 2010Read More .....
Taking action: Taming time
As we hurtle at lightning speed towards the middle of the year, one cannot help but reflect on how rushed modern life has become, and how quickly time flies when we have more to do than ever before. The challenge many of us face is finding the time to do what is important, instead of simply reacting to what is urgent.
24 May 2010Read More .....
Motivation & Inspiration: If you don't play, you can't win
A recurrent theme in Treoc's newsletters is taking action, which, like creating wealth, is often "the road less travelled by".
17 May 2010Read More .....
Tax Freedom Day: Again, who are you creating wealth for?
Congratulations! You have just marked the first week of this year in which you actually worked for yourself!
11 May 2010Read More .....
Inspiration and taking action: Who are you creating wealth for?
Having celebrated Worker's Day on Saturday in South Africa, along with around 100 other countries, makes this an opportune time to discuss the concept of working for money.
3 May 2010Read More .....
Inspiration and taking action: The road less travelled
Most of us know these lines from one of Robert Frost's famous poems: "Two roads diverged in a wood, and I, I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference."
26 April 2010Read More .....
Celebrating Freedom Day: Defining Financial Freedom
Every year, on 27 April, we celebrate Freedom Day to commemorate the first free and fair democratic elections in South Africa.
19 April 2010Read More .....
Market Insight: Buy-to-let – hot or not?
In two weeks' time, when the FNB Property Barometer for 2010 Q1 is released, many of those who have not yet created wealth through property investment may feel justified when they see the buy-to-let stats for the 1st quarter of 2010.
13 April 2010Read More .....
Market Insight: Property investors going green?
On Saturday 27 March, a record 126 countries and territories, over 4 000 cities, towns and municipalities and hundreds of millions of people across the globe took a stand for climate action by switching off their lights during Earth Hour 2010. It was an inspiring global confirmation that people do understand the role they can play in conserving our planet by reducing their energy consumption, among other efforts.
5 April 2010Read More .....
Market Insight: Lowest interest rates in decades
A few days ago, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the South Africa Reserve Bank (SARB) surprised many economists and delighted both consumers and property investors with its decision to cut the repo rate by 50 basis points.
26 March 2010Read More .....
Property Investment Fundamentals: Are you your own biggest risk?
It is indeed true that all investments carry an element of risk. It is not possible to eliminate the risk from any investment, but it is possible to manage the risk, by applying the tried-and-tested strategies and investment fundamentals.
19 March 2010Read More .....
Celebrating Human Rights Day: It is your right to be wealthy
This week we celebrate Human Rights Day to commemorate the events of 21 March 1960 – later known as Sharpeville Day - when demonstrators in Sharpeville were gunned down by police during an anti-pass protest
12 March 2010Read More .....
Back to Basics: You can have fun creating wealth
Investing in property is most certainly serious business. But just because property investment requires hard work, knowledge, dedication and responsibility, there is no reason why it can't be fun! In fact, if you are not having fun, you should probably not be doing it.
5 March 2010Read More .....
Market News: Keeping an eye on recent developments
While property investment certainly does not require you to be an economist, it is always wise for property investors to keep an eye on the macro-economic environment and to consider its impact on the property market and, by extension, their own property portfolios and property investment strategies. Some recent events and developments deserve mention in this respect.
27 February 2010Read More .....
Back to basics: We have all heard the saying: "patience is a virtue".
We have all heard the saying: "patience is a virtue". In property investment, however, patience is not only a virtue, it is a winning strategy.
19 February 2010Read More .....
Back to basics: Property investment strategies are a lot like diets.
Property investment strategies are a lot like diets. There are many of them, and they all claim to work.
12 February 2010Read More .....
Property investment fundamentals: More reasons why the best time to invest is always "Now!"
In last week's newsletter we discovered that regardless of the property cycle, now is always the right time to buy, because there are good buys to be found in any phase of the cycle, and because a market slump does not guarantee that any particular property will be a "bargain".
8 February 2010Read More .....
Property investment fundamentals: The best time to invest is always "Now!"
In our last newsletter, we talked about economic cycles in general and the property market cycle in particular.
1 February 2010Read More .....
The New Treoc Club
The Treoc Club is now 7 years old. In that time we've become very good friends, shared information, laughed together, and sometimes even become concerned together.
22 January 2010Read More .....
Property investment fundamentals: What goes up must come down
Most of us are familiar with the phrase: 'What goes up must come down...' and like the old adage 'Location, location, location', it has become a cliché simply because it is so true.
15 January 2010Read More .....
Happy New Year: Still on track for 2010?
2010 is here! It is a year that has long been held as the turning point in the global economic situation, the history of South Africa and the local property market. Many of us believe that 2010 will also be a personal turning point, and have set some grand goals for this watershed year.
8 January 2010Read More .....
A Christmas gift to last beyond a lifetime
Season's Greetings: A Christmas gift to last beyond a lifetime
18 December 2009Read More .....
Let us make 2010 the best year ever!
A gift of R903 000-00 will do it!
30 November 2009Read More .....
Taking Your Investment Strategy to the Next Level: Commercial Property Investment
Many Treoc Times readers have already experienced the power of the Treoc Way to create wealth through residential property. The great thing about property investment is that the opportunities are unlimited, and for those who are ready to kick into a higher gear, commercial property investment may well be the perfect next step.
21 November 2009Read More .....
Back-to-basics: Why do you want to invest in property?
Have you ever heard of "Roast Beef Syndrome"? It relates to an old story about a young woman who invited her new boyfriend over for a roast beef dinner. He noticed that the ends of the roast were cut off and asked why.
14 November 2009Read More .....
From School Chairs to Millionaires
William Fullagar, a Director in our group, has published his first book... In tune with investment and wealth creation, William explains how he conquered the world of financial empowerment for young people, through his 7 years of yachting experience working abroad.
14 November 2009Read More .....
Infallible Commercial Property Investment: The Treoc Way
In the last edition of the Treoc Times, we saw that commercial property investment holds some very lucrative opportunities for property investors. While the Treoc Way has traditionally focused on entry-level residential buy-to-let property investments, this infallible method of creating wealth through property lends itself just as perfectly to commercial property investment.
7 November 2009Read More .....
Treoc launches exciting new custom-designed online property auctions
Auctions have become a preferred way of buying and selling property. While traditionally associated with distress sales, buyers and sellers today increasingly realise the benefits auctions offer, due to the efficiency, speed and transparency of the process, as well as the ability to achieve a market related price for the seller, which may translate into bargains for buyers in a market where asking prices are often unrealistic.
7 November 2009Read More .....
Inspired to action: Recession or opportunity? That's up to you!
We are in the midst of South Africa’s first recession in 17 years. The global recession, in terms of severity, has been compared to the Great Depression of the 1930s by several experts. So, with the world, and our own economy in recession, it is obviously the time to batten down the hatches, cling to what can be salvaged and hope for the best? Or it is the greatest opportunity of our life time, particularly for those who understand the power of property to create wealth?
7 November 2009Read More .....
Industry Insight: Commercial property offers great opportunities
One of the reasons why property is one of the greatest investments is the fact that it offers so many diverse opportunities. While Treoc's focus has traditionally been on residential property investment, specialising in entry-level buy-to-let properties, we are certainly aware of the immense and lucrative opportunities the commercial property sector holds.
31 October 2009Read More .....
Property Investment Fundamentals: Are you creating wealth with the most powerful force in the universe?
Albert Einstein said: "The most powerful force in the universe is compound interest". Is the most powerful force in the universe working for you as you create wealth?
24 October 2009Read More .....
Industry insight: Building stats bring more good news for property investors
The Building Sector Update, released last week by FNB, notes that "as yet we have not seen any improvement in the building activity statistics regarding the volumes of residential building activity. For the 3 months to August, the year-on-year decline in square metreage of plans passed remained dismal at -49.4% year-on-year, while the deterioration in square metres completed, picked up downward speed to -29.9% year-on-year."
24 October 2009Read More .....
Inspiration and taking action: If you put your mind to it, nothing will stop you
There are plenty of inspiring stories about people who have proven that where there is a will, there is a way. From conquering mountains and beating cancer, to discovering cures and new technologies and creating empires, many have blazed the trail to show the rest of the world that once human beings put their minds to something, nothing can stop them.
19 October 2009Read More .....
Industry insight: Great news for property investors: Buy-to-let in the doldrums
FNB's Second Quarter Property Barometer (released a few days ago), tracks the experience of market conditions amongst estate agents and in this edition revealed two items of great news for property investors: the buy-to-let market remains in the doldrums and first-time buying is still weak.
19 October 2009Read More .....
Back-to-basics: Where are you going?
Even with today's state-of-the-art technology, such as Google Maps, GPS and satellite navigation, it is impossible to get to a destination if you don't know where it is or if you have only a vague idea of where it might be. Similarly in life, you can't get where you want to be, if you don't know where that is.
12 October 2009Read More .....
Industry insight: Are auctions the best way to buy property?
A few years ago, only a select group of people used auctions as a way of buying or selling, due to the general misperceptions about auctions that prevailed. These included that it was a last resort for getting rid of distressed properties that could not be sold any other way, that buyers needed cash in hand to buy at an auction, and that sellers were forced to accept the final bid.
12 October 2009Read More .....
Get ahead in 2010!
I quote our Minister of Finance - Pravin Gordhan upon his return from the Group of 20 (G20) meeting in London:" South Africa will emerge stronger from the recession.
12 October 2009Read More .....
Most empowering DVD in the world
Treoc is releasing a revolutionary new DVD as a unique Christmas Special!
12 October 2009Read More .....
Property investment fundamentals: Making money work for you
Creating wealth is entirely different to earning a living. Earning a living implies, essentially, swopping your time and labour for a set amount of money - in other words, working for money. Creating wealth, on the other hand, involves making money work for you, so that it generates more money, while your time and labour remain your own.
5 October 2009Read More .....
Industry insight: Recovery is inevitable
Market recoveries are often quicker and stronger than most investors expect. This could well be because bad news sells newspapers, and news of economic recovery is simply not sensational enough to splash across front pages. After so many months of being bombarded with bad news regarding falling property prices, rental defaults, distressed sales and repossessions, as well as the near-impossibility of getting finance, it is easy to think that things may never return to normal.
5 October 2009Read More .....
