My Blog

In my blog I post advice on property development, as well as tips for improving your personal and business skills.

Drone Technology in Construction

When I looked into this subject it was a surprise to me to find drones are quite widely used in the construction industry. It’s a growing market and is predicted that construction will be one of the major benefactors of drone technology. In a recent survey a third of...

Contribution Is So Fulfilling

Tony Robbins got it right when he said contribution is so fulfilling. It has been said by him and others that there are many successful businessmen out there who have everything and are still unhappy. Being successful and having all the money you need can still lead...

Appreciating Wine

Here are my thoughts on appreciating wine: Prepare beforehand – no sweets/cake, toothpaste, mouthwash, and for others no strong aftershave/perfume, garlic breath. I have made the mistake on more than one occasion by eating a cake/dessert before tasting wine so avoid...

10 Tips For Your Visit In Cape Town

Apart from the well advertised places to visit, these are my top 10 off- the beat recommendations: For local music visit The Crypt. Under St George’s Cathedral in Wale Street is the Crypt which hosts live music in the evenings. A good night to go is when they have an...

Is The Builder All That Bad?

Sometimes the builder gets a rough ride. Yes we all need to be careful, as there are a number of builders out there who will take advantage, given the chance. We have to do our due diligence and make sure we employ the right man for the job. However, not all the...

Becoming An Effective Networker

Beforehand, be clear what you want to get out of the networking Choose a networking group where you feel comfortable, where you like the people and the size of the group suits you. Plan and practice your pitch in case the opportunity arises. If you get your pitch...

Investing In Property

There are many ways of investing in property. There are many strategies out there to learn. I think the first thing I would ask is why are you doing it and what do you want to achieve? Do you want income/cashflow or capital growth? If you are replacing a day job then...

What To Look For When Viewing A Property

As you become more experienced in property you become more familiar with the things to look out for when purchasing a property. No doubt your first purchase will not be the best one, as you will make mistakes. Let’s hope the mistakes are small ones. I started off by...

What Does a Quantity Surveyor Do?

This is a question I get asked all the time.  A Quantity Surveyor (Q.S.) is a technical accountant. We look after the finances on a construction project, however there are 2 main types of QS, one that represents the client (Professional QS or PQS) and one, as I do,...