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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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Property investing for income and growth

At Marriott Asset Management, our whole focus of investing is to generate an income. Based on our extensive research into optimising an income stream, we have established that the best way for an investor to achieve an adequate ...

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The Do's and Dont's Of Buying a Renovators Dream

Purchasing a fixer-upper can be a highly profitable endeavour, providing that a few golden rules are adhered to, says Adrian Goslett, CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa.

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The do's and dont's of buying a renovators dream

Purchasing a fixer-upper can be a highly profitable endeavour, providing that a few golden rules are adhered to, says Adrian Goslett, CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa.

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How to calculate capital gains tax on house rentals

Private Property features a series of three articles, where Werkmans Attorneys Tax Division Senior Associate, Daleen Malan will be looking at personal taxes in relation to private property ownership. Natural persons disposing of ...

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Questions For Buyers To Ask Agents

South Africans spend somewhere north of R500-million a month on estate agent commissions. If you are a home buyer then follow these tips to make sure you ask the right questions and get your money’s worth: How long has this house ...