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Capital Gains Tax – you’ll need financial records

Although Capital Gains Tax (CGT) only applies on the gain from the disposal of a property, the gain takes the purchase cost into account. It is therefore crucial to keep accurate records of all the costs associated with your ...

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Sole mandates

You’re selling your property. You’ve named your price and contacted an estate agency. Apart from the obvious details, one of the first things your agent will ask is: “Can we do a sole mandate?” .

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Sole mandates: effective cause

It is illegal to market a property without being officially authorised by the property owner to do so. The term “mandate” is the term used to describe the right or instruction to market a ...

Suspensive clauses in property sales
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Suspensive clauses in property sales

Common practice in property sales agreements is the inclusion of “subject to” clauses. But what do these clauses actually mean for purchasers and sellers?

The cost of selling a property
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The cost of selling a property

As the seller of a property, you will have to pay the following: The commission that you agreed to pay to the estate agent – this should be agreed to in advance and is sometimes a fixed fee and sometimes a percentage of the ...

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The practical value of a property inspection report

With the CPA now law, property sellers (and their agents, if they are not selling privately) are obligated to disclose all defects.

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What property buyers really look for

December 2011 A recent survey conducted by Columinate on behalf of Private Property, entitled Project Front Door, has revealed some interesting results. Perceptions are always a little dangerous in business and it would appear ...

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Why auction your property?

Why would people consider auctioning their property as opposed to other methods of selling? The most obvious consideration for auction sellers is speed. While the average property sits on the market for a lengthy period, auctions ...

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Port Edward – Life on the Wild Side

Situated approximately 30km south of Margate and a stone’s throw from the Wild Coast Sun Hotel and Casino Resort this quiet, somewhat unassuming village truly highlights what South Coast living is all about. Nestled in a ...