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FICA and property
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FICA and property

The Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA), has been part of South Africa’s legal landscape since 2003.

What is a mortgage?
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What is a mortgage?

Literally translate, mortgage means ‘death-pledge’ from the Old French language in the 14th century.

Different types of Property Values
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Different types of Property Values

Across the globe, value means different things to different people and types of property investors.

The rental lease agreement
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The rental lease agreement

A lease agreement guide for tenants and landlords

Benefits of Renting
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Benefits of Renting

A thriving rental market in South Africa.

Costs Involved In Selling Your Property
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Costs Involved In Selling Your Property

Selling a property? Learn about the costs you might not expect and how to plan for them.

Property interdicts and its role in the transfer process
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Property interdicts and its role in the transfer process

During the process of registering a property, every [Deeds Office][1] in the country will undertake an interdict search against that property, as well as the buyer and seller.

The role of CSOS
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The role of CSOS

Those who own sectional title properties will be aware of a monthly charge for CSOS on their levy statements. Learn why.

First steps to becoming a South African professional and legitimate property professional
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First steps to becoming a South African professional and legitimate property professional

Working as a property practitioner can be one of the most rewarding careers to pursue in an often lucrative industry