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The 7 “deadly sins” of investing in property (article 4 of 4)

Many investors will take shortcuts in their investment processes in order to maximise their profits. Instead of working with a reputable company like YDL Property Investment, inexperienced investors may elect to appoint local ...

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Professional inspections help property investors limit their risk

Successful buy-to-let property investors are people who understand risk. Glamorous housing units do not necessarily make the best investments.  What is most important is controlling risk. Risk as regards asking price. Are you ...

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Buying a second property

Investing in a second property, either as a buy-to-let or as a holiday home, still remains a good investment despite the current economic outlook.

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Sectional Title - What You're Really Buying

If you’re house hunting, and you’re considering buying an apartment or unit in a complex, chances are you’ll be buying a sectional title, rather than a freehold property. “It’s important to understand the obligations that come ...

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Is it better to Buy or Rent first?

When starting out in life as a young professional, the question often arises whether to buy a home or rent while establishing a career, says Michael Bauer, managing director of the estate agents IHPC. The first questions to ask, ...

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Budget for the unexpected

As Benjamin Franklin once said, the only things certain in life are death and taxes - what he forgot to mention explicitly was Eskom and rates.

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10 Steps to Increase Savings for Owners, Landlords and Tenants

Personal savings topped finance agendas this month. Motivation for a greater savings culture in SA by Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan was heard at the 10th anniversary celebrations of the SA Savings Institute. Emphasis fell on ...

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The 7 “deadly sins” of investing in property (article 3 of 4)

While the process of purchasing an off-shore investment property may be complex and time consuming, the process of managing the property after the purchase can be demanding.  Not understanding local legal and tax systems, or the ...

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10 Steps to increase savings for owners, landlords and tenants

Motivation for a greater savings culture in SA by Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan was heard at the 10th anniversary celebrations of the SA Savings Institute. Emphasis fell on the need for a changed mindset toward increased ...

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