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How today's interest rates affect the market

While there have been a few negative economic aspects that have resulted from the recession, not all has been doom and gloom.

Income Tax on Rental Income
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Income Tax on Rental Income

Daleen Malan, Senior Associate at Werksman Attorneys says homeowners should consider the income tax implications triggered by renting out their properties, as it relates to rental periods. Rental income received by or accrued to ...

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Have We Lost The Plot?

There are so many good reasons to invest in a property of your own, but unfortunately we seem to have lost sight of the benefits and turned our focus on the negative.

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What Are The Economic Realities of Buy to Let?

Last week’s group discussion lead by Ewald Kellerman, Head of First National Bank Home Loans around the buy to let market highlighted three major issues. It brought greater understanding of the financing behind private property ...

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Factors that influence a property's value

It only takes a potential buyer a few minutes to make a decision when viewing property. Find out which factors influence a property’s value.

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Buying residential property in winter can be a great idea

“Cape Town home buyers have a tendency to hibernate whenever winter comes and the more it rains, the more reluctant they become to get out and look at homes for sale,”

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Paddocks offers access to legal advice for property sellers, investors and landlords

Investing in property is not without its pitfalls. Any number of glitches can occur during the property transfer process and – as many buy-to-let investors know – tenants can be tricky things to manage. But help is at hand. ...

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Building your dream home

Few things are more exciting than building a new home. Opening your brand new front door and walking into a space that is absolutely perfect for your needs is literally the experience of a lifetime. Things however can - and ...

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Finding the finance for your first home

Buying a home is the biggest financial commitment that most people will make in their lifetimes. You’ll need to line up a deposit and calculate what monthly bond repayment you can afford. For those who are struggling to afford it ...