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Rental income and tax
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Rental income and tax

Paying tax is a legal obligation. Get to know which rental expenses are deductible for tax purposes.

Dealing with defects when buying a home
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Dealing with defects when buying a home

Defects can adversely affect property transactions especially before the offer to purchase has been signed. What type of defects should you look out for?

Don’t let tenants scare off your buyers
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Don’t let tenants scare off your buyers

A tenant can often be an impediment for landlords and prospective home buyers. How should this be handled?

The do’s and don’ts of home security
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The do’s and don’ts of home security

Home security should be prioritised by households by putting in place relevant systems and measures. Which ones should be considered?

Reasons for landlords to employ rental agents
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Reasons for landlords to employ rental agents

Many landlords are considering managing their own rental properties to cut costs. Here are some reasons why you should consider employing a rental agent.

The state of distressed property sales since lockdown
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The state of distressed property sales since lockdown

South Africa’s property market has continued to record distressed properties caused by homeowners who have fallen into financial difficulties.

Homeowners are beefing up their security
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Homeowners are beefing up their security

In order to beef up security, these are the 8 security barriers that every SA household should consider.

Light at the end of the tunnel for the property market
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Light at the end of the tunnel for the property market

The property market in South Africa has gone through different phases through the years. How is the future looking currently?

How to grow your property investment portfolio through co-buying
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How to grow your property investment portfolio through co-buying

Buying property is a viable avenue to wealth creation. How can co-buying, a buying partnership or syndicate help in this regard?