'Investing in residential property in SA doesn't make sense' - Piet Viljoen

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BizNews editor-at-large Jackie Cameron had a fantastic interview with Counterpoint value fund manager Piet Viljoen today, in which they went back to basics. With many of us paying - perhaps - too much attention to Mr Market’s movements, it is refreshing to get Viljoen’s perspective on everything from the fundamentals of value investing to the benefits (or lack thereof, in Viljoen’s view) of investing in residential real estate in South Africa. Also, it’s always a plus to hear what this expert has on his radar and in his portfolio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17 Jun 2021 12PM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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