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Buying SA property: tips for non-residents
Private Property looks into the intricacies of buying property in South Africa as a foreign investment.
Property Advice
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Cathy Nolan
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22 Dec 2011
Cancelling an existing bond
Many homeowners have been caught off guard with extra charges and additional processes when it comes to selling a home.
Property Advice
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Cathy Nolan
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22 Dec 2011
Capital Gains Tax – you’ll need financial records
Although Capital Gains Tax (CGT) only applies on the gain from the disposal of a property, the gain takes the purchase cost into account. It is therefore crucial to keep accurate records of all the costs associated with your ...
Property Advice
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Cathy Nolan
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22 Dec 2011
Sole mandates
You’re selling your property. You’ve named your price and contacted an estate agency. Apart from the obvious details, one of the first things your agent will ask is: “Can we do a sole mandate?” .
Property Advice
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Pam Golding
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22 Dec 2011
Sole mandates: effective cause
It is illegal to market a property without being officially authorised by the property owner to do so. The term “mandate” is the term used to describe the right or instruction to market a ...
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Home Front
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22 Dec 2011
Suspensive clauses in property sales
Common practice in property sales agreements is the inclusion of “subject to” clauses. But what do these clauses actually mean for purchasers and sellers?
Property Advice
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Home Front
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22 Dec 2011
The cost of selling a property
As the seller of a property, you will have to pay the following:
The commission that you agreed to pay to the estate agent – this should be agreed to in advance and is sometimes a fixed fee and sometimes a percentage of the ...
Property Advice
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Cathy Nolan
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22 Dec 2011
The practical value of a property inspection report
With the CPA now law, property sellers (and their agents, if they are not selling privately) are obligated to disclose all defects.
Property Advice
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HouseCheck
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22 Dec 2011
What property buyers really look for
December 2011
A recent survey conducted by Columinate on behalf of Private Property, entitled Project Front Door, has revealed some interesting results. Perceptions are always a little dangerous in business and it would appear ...
Property Advice
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Cathy Nolan
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22 Dec 2011
Why auction your property?
Why would people consider auctioning their property as opposed to other methods of selling?
The most obvious consideration for auction sellers is speed. While the average property sits on the market for a lengthy period, auctions ...
Property Advice
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Home Front
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22 Dec 2011