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Invest: it’s a good move!
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Invest: it’s a good move!

It’s been a great year for those who decided to invest in property and, if the experts are to be believed, there is every chance that 2015 is going to be another bumper year.

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Don’t break the bank this Xmas

It’s been a challenging year on many fronts and all most people want to do is let their hair down and enjoy everything the festive season has to offer. While there’s nothing wrong with this per se, it’s also wise not to ...

Capital Gains Tax isn’t the loss you think
Property Advice

Capital Gains Tax isn’t the loss you think

Is the thought of the capital gains tax (CGT) that you might pay when you sell sometime in the future putting you off buying your home right now? It shouldn’t be. Strangely, though, it does seem to prevent some people from ...

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Teach your children well

Our aunt Rosemary has promised to die tidy. For years this has seen her going through cupboards and finding alternative homes for clothing, household items and memorabilia that she feels she can do without. It has also involved ...

How to deftly draft a trust doc
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How to deftly draft a trust doc

Being partial to a little poise and polish, I’ve always firmly subscribed to the belief that you can be comfortable when you’re dead. Why for example would you travel in a tracksuit when you could arrive in, say, Milan looking ...

Legal requirements when registering a property in a company
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Legal requirements when registering a property in a company

Registering your property in a company is a popular choice but is important to understand the legal requirements first.

Bonds: 20 years or 30?
Property Advice

Bonds: 20 years or 30?

Nowadays, it’s not uncommon for aspirant house buyers to apply for 30-year home loans. Before doing so, however, it would be wise to do the math and consider the long-term financial ...

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Down time? Up your property preparation

Besides the braais, the office parties, and the breakaways to the beach or the bushveld, the summer holiday period is always a good time to take stock and plan for the year to come. And if it’s property you’re wanting to buy – ...

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Painting ‘aint special at all

When it comes to special levies, residents in Sectional Title schemes can end up feeling confused and even resentful. In a bid to clarify the issue, Whitfields Residential and Commercial Property Administrators recently issued ...


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