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Investment in property needs constant hard work

Investing in property is hard work; needs constant attention and should be treated like a business. Some property investors consider investing in property as part of a syndicate or group of people, but the problem with this sort ...

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The property investment call: local or international?

Property remains the key pillar in the investor's armament, offering long-term growth coupled with rental income in the medium-term. The question on whether that investment should be in South African property or globally is one ...

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Don’t be Duped By Fake Rental Agents

Imagine that you plan a holiday, find the ideal spot, pay an enormous deposit, pack the car and head for paradise, only to discover after a long car trip that the holiday of a lifetime you booked online is actually a scam and ...

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Take advantage of the market

There is no doubt that today’s real estate environment is primed for buyers looking to take advantage of the recovering phase of the market cycle.

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Check Security Before Purchasing a New Home

Poor security measures in a potential new home may not sway your purchasing decision, but at the very least you should check what is already in place and where the weak points are. Then you’ll have an idea of what you’d be in ...

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Voetstoots Still Applies… in Most Cases

Many people are under the impression that the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) has replaced the voetstoots clause when a property has been sold.

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Upping Your Investment Game

Financial institutions have marginally relaxed their lending criteria, showing a greater appetite for risk than a year ago as reflected in the high percentage of bond approvals. One of the country's leading banks is now regularly ...

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The fine print of moving house

While packing and unpacking boxes may be a large part of moving homes, it is not the only aspect that new homeowners need to consider when changing their address. He ...

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Restriction on nominee clauses in VAT transactions

Is the restriction on nomination clauses caused by S16 of the Transfer Duty Act applicable to VAT transactions? Section 16 of the Transfer Duty Act, 1949 was amended to read as follows: "16. Persons who acquire property on ...

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