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Joining the Madding Crowd

Crowdfunding is a new way for ordinary people to invest in commercial property. So what are the pros and cons? Once he has a bee in is bonnet, it’s very hard to get him to concentrate on anything else. And that’s surprising, as ...
Property Advice
The Roosting Venus
26 Feb 2015

Eight ways to protect the wealth of your property portfolio

You have accumulated your property portfolio, and have discovered that property investing is as much about liquidity as it is about choosing properties, managing tenants and arranging finance. You need to ensure you are able to ...
Property Advice
Tahir Desai
24 Feb 2015

Tax and citizenship by investment

Residency or citizenship by investment - are there tax benefits? There are many benefits to investing in a residency or citizenship by investment programme – lifestyle, financial, investment, more business opportunities and ...
Property Advice
Tahir Desai
24 Feb 2015

What’s included when you buy or sell a property?

Avoid confusion during a property transaction with this guide on how to differentiate between movable and fixed property. You rescued that genuine Victorian broekie lace when they demolished ...
Property Advice
Martin Hatchuel
19 Feb 2015

The importance of being honest with your agent

No one really likes disclosing their personal financial details to a virtual stranger, however, when it comes to buying property, it pays to be honest and upfront with your agent.  Agents qualify buyers as a matter of course ...
Property Advice
Lea Jacobs
19 Feb 2015

Insist on a non-variation clause

Leave nothing to chance by insisting on inserting a non-variation clause in all your property contracts. Although it has been stated time and again that any changes to a contractual agreement should be reduced to writing, it ...
Property Advice
Jacqueline Gray
19 Feb 2015

The Importance of Finding the Right Agent

We have all undoubtedly heard that estate agents are basically out to fleece both buyers and sellers and that they earn far too much money for doing very little. Fortunately, while there may be those who don't practice according ...
Property Advice
Lea Jacobs
12 Feb 2015

Collecting special levies in sectional title schemes

In ideal situations the normal levies collected in a sectional title scheme will cover all the operating expenses as well as any larger maintenance or repair projects that are due, but cases do ...
Property Advice
Tahir Desai
11 Feb 2015

Steps for time efficient AGMs

It will soon be time for sectional title schemes to hold their Annual General Meetings, and while many body corporate members will often want to avoid attending, seeing it as a long drawn out ...
Property Advice
Tahir Desai
11 Feb 2015

Choosing an estate agent

Looking for an estate agent to help you sell your home? Here’s some advice you’ll want - because your choice of agent can make all the difference. Looking for an estate agent to help you sell your home? Here’s some advice ...
Property Advice
Martin Hatchuel
05 Feb 2015