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PROS & CONS OF BUYING PROPERTY THROUGH A TRUST
If you’re thinking of buying property through a family trust it may prove helpful to know what this entails. A trust offers you an alternative to purchasing a property in your own name. While pu...
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WHERE ARE WOMEN IN BUSINESS TODAY?
It has been 65 years since the march to the Union Buildings in Pretoria to protest against passes for women took place on 9 August 1956. Today, we still have only one female CEO in the ...
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INTEREST RATES HOLD STEADY IN FACE OF ECONOMIC INSTABILITY
Following the recent wave of economic instability, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announced that interest rates will remain stable at 3.5% (repo rate), with the prime lending rate then remaining...
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COLLECTING DONATIONS IN GAUTENG
In face of the recent protests and looting, We are South Africans, a civil society organization formed in 2007 from its Facebook page, has moved to help the people of South Africa. The #SPIRITOFSOUTHA...
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RE/MAX National Housing Report Q2 2021
HOUSING MARKET ACTIVITY RETURNS TO NORMAL
After a full year of living under lockdown restrictions of varying levels, the property market seems to have reached an equilibrium. This is according to R...
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WHAT HAPPENS DURING THE PROPERTY TRANSFER & REGISTRATION PROCESS
You've found your dream home but there’s one thing standing between you and the keys – the transfer of property ownership. This process can seem complicated, but it can be relatively s...
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HOW LANDLORDS CAN REDUCE TAX ON RENTAL INCOME
Deciding to rent out your property, or just a room in your home, can be a lucrative choice, but it's more than just finding the perfect tenant. If you own a rental property portfolio that generate...
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HOUSE RULES FOR KEEPING PETS IN SOUTH AFRICA
Pet ownership has reached an all-time high, driven in part by trends such as millennials choosing pets over marriage and children and the well-documented physical and mental health benefits pets provi...
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THE PROS & CONS OF MAKING A CASH OFFER
If you’re in the fortunate position of having enough liquid capital available to purchase a property without accessing home finance, you’ll find yourself in a position where you will have...
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HOW TO NEGOTIATE A REASONABLE LEVY INCREASE
At the end of every financial year, Homeowners Associations (HOA) and Body Corporates may choose to discuss and implement an annual levy increase. If you’re feeling as though the proposed escala...
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