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Is VAT or transfer duty payable on a property?
Property Advice

Is VAT or transfer duty payable on a property?

When buying a property, the usual process is that transfer duty is payable by the buyer on the property, but if the property is registered in the name of a company it will be subject to VAT instead.

What tax benefits are property owners entitled to?
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What tax benefits are property owners entitled to?

It is that time of year again where all income from property investments must be declared to SARS and is subject to income tax, this includes all rental income. Here’s what you need to know.

Agent Advice

Improve your Listing Score on Private Property

The amount of information on a listing directly impacts your listing score. The higher the listing score, the higher up in the results a listing will rank and the more often your listing will be seen.

The threat of fraud in the real estate industry
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The threat of fraud in the real estate industry

It’s not only unwitting buyers and sellers who are getting fleeced by increasingly brazen and sophisticated scamsters, but property professionals too

How the VAT increase affects the property market
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How the VAT increase affects the property market

The VAT increase that takes effect this month will affect some property transactions. Here’s what you need to know.

200 Real Estate Learnerships available for aspiring estate agents
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200 Real Estate Learnerships available for aspiring estate agents

Interested in becoming an estate agent? Seeff is offering learnership opportunities countrywide to those looking to enter the profession.

The importance of estate agent training
Agent Advice

The importance of estate agent training

With technology now a major part of the real estate industry and increased competition, estate agencies have to ensure that their agents undergo regular training.

How to sell your home as quickly as possible
Property Advice

How to sell your home as quickly as possible

Selling your home quickly and for the best price can be difficult in a buyer’s market. Follow these tips to give yourself the best possible chance of achieving a good deal.

How to save on tax when you work from home
Property Advice

How to save on tax when you work from home

If you are self-employed or work from home regularly, you could be entitled to claim some expenses and reduce your tax bill.