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Holding onto your property can be costly
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Holding onto your property can be costly

As municipal rates keep going up, the longer sellers keep their property on the market, the higher the holding costs will be.

Understanding the implications of Capital Gains Tax
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Understanding the implications of Capital Gains Tax

One of the most confusing (and important) parts to selling your home is understanding property tax and the impact it can have on your gains or losses.

Selling your home? Choose your conveyancing attorney wisely
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Selling your home? Choose your conveyancing attorney wisely

Picking the right legal property specialist is essential to ensure a smooth transfer of ownership when selling your home.

RE/MAX agent wins Betterlife dream lottery
Agent Advice

RE/MAX agent wins Betterlife dream lottery

A RE/MAX sales associate walked away with a one-million-rand cheque After winning the BetterLife Dream Lottery

The property market remains resilient
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The property market remains resilient

The South African property market forges ahead in spite of the existing levels of economic and political uncertainty.

Sectional Title AGM’s: Be wary of proxy collectors with hidden agendas
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Sectional Title AGM’s: Be wary of proxy collectors with hidden agendas

An uncapped limit on proxies can leave room for manipulation when the annual general meeting rolls around for sectional title holders.

How trustees are nominated and elected in sectional title schemes
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How trustees are nominated and elected in sectional title schemes

As the owner of a sectional title property, becoming a trustee is a good way to keep your finger on the pulse of your property scheme’s maintenance and expenses.

The best (and worst) reasons to tap into your home equity
Property Advice

The best (and worst) reasons to tap into your home equity

Unlocking your home equity for a home renovation or two can be a profitable investment… just don’t go splurging it on shopping sprees and unsettled bills.

Cape Town’s R14 billion ‘green’ village gets new addition
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Cape Town’s R14 billion ‘green’ village gets new addition

Swisatec announces a new addition to the 14 billion Blue Rock Village; Africa first green village in Cape Town South Africa