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South African property investment

Invest. Own. Grow.

Leave a Legacy.

Live abroad but still want to build something back home? TEP helps South Africans invest in property and income-producing assets in South Africa, with direct access to the team when you have questions.

Thabisile Makhathini, Chief Executive Officer
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“We are building more than a property business. We are building a community of South Africans across the world who share an interest in the future of property and investment in South Africa.”

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What TEP does

A practical way to invest back home.

You can read about TEP, ask questions, request the investor pack and apply online. If you decide to join, the team will guide you through the documents and checks.

Property research

We look at price, location, rental demand, running costs and the numbers before TEP commits money.

Your records

You receive the documents for your plan, your payment records and TEP updates through the official channels.

Built for South Africans abroad

TEP works with South Africans living in the UK, South Korea, UAE, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United States, Ireland and other countries.

How to join

Interested in joining? Here's what happens next.

Read about TEP. Ask us anything. When you are ready, complete the application and send the documents we ask for.

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Read and ask

Read the investor pack, FAQs and latest updates. Ask the team anything that is not clear.

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Join TEP

Complete the online form with your contact details and the plan you are interested in.

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Send your documents

We check your ID, address and source of funds. If we need anything else, we will contact you.

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Read and sign

Read the agreement, ask questions and sign only when you are comfortable with the terms.

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Start contributing

Use your TEP member reference when you pay. Your payments are recorded against your member account.

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Keep track

Use TEP updates and your member records to follow your contributions and company activity.

Our team

Meet the people you will hear from.

You should know who handles your application, questions and company updates.

Thabisile Makhathini, Chief Executive Officer
Thabisile Makhathini
Chief Executive Officer

Thabisile leads TEP. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from the University of KwaZulu-Natal and has more than six years’ experience working with SMME growth programmes.

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Neo Letsoalo, Research and Marketing
Neo Letsoalo
Research & Marketing

Neo leads research and marketing for TEP. She is a qualified teacher, is studying Digital Business and also serves as Deputy Chairperson of Mzansi Beyond Borders.

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Thandekile Ndlovu, Administration and Member Support
Thandekile Ndlovu
Administration & Due Diligence

Thandekile looks after administration and due diligence. She holds an Honours degree in Human Resources from the University of KwaZulu-Natal and is Managing Director of Iyana Consultants.

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Ready when you are

Want to know more before you apply?

Start with the investor pack or ask us on WhatsApp. If TEP is right for you, the application takes you to the next step.

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