u/RGDURBAN

If you are like me, I am terrified about the weather focust of the upcoming weather conditions. Now, my close relative is renting a flat where the owner has refused to fix the windows that are letting in rain water with just the current storms in Durban. BTW this is an "affluent" area by the beach. It has come to our attention that he bought the place in cash and does not have insurance. We are thinking that the reason that he didn't take insurance is because of all the repairs he'd have to do. Anywho, my cousin has reported to him the problems as they occur. The landlord eventually called the window people to give him a quotation of what needed fixing, he has not followed through. He only fixes one thing at a time, when forced by the board. For his sake, what happens to him and his household contents if the predicted worst happens? He has a 5 year lease contract. He is not willing to move.

I am turning 60 this year, divorced long time ago. I have my own successful professional business. I have always been renting since I came back to SA in 2015. My kids are grown, living in USA and have no interest in this country. I feel like I get looked down upon because I don't "own" my residence and have no property in SA. I prefer to invest my money in stocks, bonds and retirement policies. I also send money to my kids overseas whenever they need it. I really enjoy not being tied down by home ownership; when I no longer like the area/place, I move elsewhere. I have even been thinking of maybe purchasing a commercial space, but it's just not me. I really don't want to own property. Am I making poor choices?