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The property market in 2015
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The property market in 2015

As 2015 gets underway, thoughts inevitably turn towards what the year will bring. Some of South Africa’s top industry experts recently shared their thoughts on how they think the property market will perform as 2015 unfolds. ...

Top 5 Tips for Investing in Emerging Markets
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Top 5 Tips for Investing in Emerging Markets

Growth in emerging markets presents significant opportunities for investors, including those in the real estate sector, to respond to the demand.   A recent report estimates 20% net annual ...

A slice of paradise
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A slice of paradise

Thoughts on investing in Mozambique.   Like many a wise wife, I know well that part of my marital duties revolve around making him feel more like a real man. And as many a wise wife knows, this is a far-reaching and ...

Self-employed? You can still get a bond
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Self-employed? You can still get a bond

It may sound counter-intuitive, but it can be even more difficult for self-employed people to raise a bond than it is for salaried employees.

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
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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 ...