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Don’t make the mistakes that buyers did in 2012

Only one in every two buyers in South Africa is likely to realise their dreams of home ownership in 2013. 

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The property investment call: local or international?

Property remains the key pillar in the investor's armament, offering long-term growth coupled with rental income in the medium-term. The question on whether that investment should be in South African property or globally is one ...

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The time to invest in London property is now

Luxury property prices in central London are continuing to perform well as the global economic slowdown continues to boost demand for prime central London property among international buyers, many of whom are driven by the search ...

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Investment in property needs constant hard work

Investing in property is hard work; needs constant attention and should be treated like a business. Some property investors consider investing in property as part of a syndicate or group of people, but the problem with this sort ...

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Which is better: direct or indirect investment in property?

If a person is considering investing in property, should he choose between direct investment (owning one or two properties that he physically rents out and manages) or indirect investment (shares in a property loan stock or unit ...

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Take action and stop dreaming: inspiration to get you into action!

We want to inspire you take action at the start of a new year. I would like to focus on taking action as a foundation of success instead of spending an inordinate amount of time giving you ...

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What kind of a buyer does your home appeal to?

When it comes to selling property in today’s highly competitive real estate market sellers will need to have an edge to stand out from the crowd.

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Restriction on nominee clauses in VAT transactions

Is the restriction on nomination clauses caused by S16 of the Transfer Duty Act applicable to VAT transactions? Section 16 of the Transfer Duty Act, 1949 was amended to read as follows: "16. Persons who acquire property on ...

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Upping Your Investment Game

Financial institutions have marginally relaxed their lending criteria, showing a greater appetite for risk than a year ago as reflected in the high percentage of bond approvals. One of the country's leading banks is now regularly ...